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Martial Arts Classes in Wath for Kids, Teens & Adults

Brand New to Wath in 2025 – Built on Experience, Community & Confidence Join Our Positive Martial Arts School Led by Expert Coaches – Helping Wath Families Grow Stronger Together

The Combat Academy Wath may be new to the local area, but it’s backed by years of experience, a passionate team and the trusted reputation of one of the UK’s most respected martial arts networks. Our classes focus on confidence, discipline and fitness in a friendly environment designed to support students of all ages and abilities.

Led by Senior Instructors Nathan Hill and Tommy Crossland, and supported by Tyler Stear and Guyvin Dawkins, our Wath team brings energy, expertise, and real care to every class. Whether you want to help your child build confidence or you’re ready to take on a new challenge yourself, you’ll find the support, structure and motivation you need right here in Wath.

Why Choose The Combat Academy?

  • New facility with a proven team and trusted network
  • Structured programs for all ages and levels
  • Focus on fitness, confidence and life skills
  • Positive, professional coaching from experienced instructors
  • Backed by The Combat Academy’s national curriculum and values

REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL

Little Ninjas (Ages 4 - 7)

Build early focus, confidence and coordination with our Little Ninjas classes in a fun, playful environment designed especially for young children. These sessions introduce basic martial arts skills through structured activities that help children move, listen and learn while enjoying themselves. 

Little Ninjas is a brilliant foundation for ages 4–7 in Wath, supporting positive habits that benefit children both in learning and everyday life. It’s an ideal starting point for building confidence early while being part of a friendly, supportive class. 

Juniors Martial Arts(Ages 8-12)

Our children’s martial arts classes in Wath help young people develop discipline, strength and resilience through engaging training led by positive role models. Sessions are designed to keep children active, focused and motivated while enjoying their martial arts journey. 

As children progress, they build confidence and self-belief while developing physical skills, respect, teamwork and perseverance in a friendly, supportive environment. 

For parents looking to give their child a positive outlet and a sense of achievement, Juniors offers a great next step. It’s a chance for children to grow in confidence, stay active and enjoy being part of a structured, encouraging class as they continue their martial arts journey. 

Ready to Take the First Step?

If you’re looking for a martial arts school that combines expert coaching with genuine care and community, The Combat Academy Wath is the place for you.Book your FREE Taster Session today and take the first step toward something amazing.

Teens & Adults Kickboxing

Whether you’re here for fitness, stress relief or self-defence, our inclusive, high-energy kickboxing classes in Wath help teens and adults build strength and confidence. Training is positive, structured and welcoming, making it suitable for all experience levels.

Classes focus on improving fitness, coordination and resilience while helping students develop practical skills and real-world confidence in a supportive environment. You’ll be encouraged to challenge yourself at a pace that feels right for you, with coaching that supports steady progress.

If you’re looking for a positive way to stay active, learn new skills and feel more confident, our adult kickboxing classes in Wath offer a great place to start. It’s an opportunity to train consistently, meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a growing martial arts community.

Fighter Development

With strong leadership and elite-level experience, our Fighter Development sessions support students who want to compete or train at a more advanced level. This programme is for committed individuals who are ready to push themselves further within martial arts. 

Training offers a focused environment where students can challenge themselves, develop higher-level skills and work towards competition if that’s a path they choose to follow. 

The Combat Academy - Wath

Old Doncaster Rd, Wath upon Dearn, Rotherham, S63 7EU

Free onsite Parking

Easy access via public transport

01709 257213

wath@thecombatacademy.org.uk

We offer a growing schedule of weekly classes for kids, teens and adults – with more to come as the school expands! Try it for yourself with a FREE Taster Session – We will guide you every step of the way!.

Monday4pm - 9pm
Tuesday4pm - 9pm
Wednesday4pm - 9pm
Thursday4pm - 9pm
FridayClosed
Saturday9am - 1pm
SundayClosed

Meet The Team

Our Wath team brings together a wealth of experience and a shared passion for helping students succeed.

What Our Members Say

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Hazzer SMASH
3 weeks ago
What started out as looking for a hobby for our 6 year old quickly developed into a full family journey. Both parents and all 3 kids have firmly caught The Combat Academy bug. From the great, friendly and supportive atmosphere to the engaging, encouraging and elite level coaches. I’ve never seen anyone keep kids engaged like Nathan, and he has a unique way of making fitness and honing techniques a fun experience.
Personally, I’ve improved my flexibility and mobility no end, not to mention my levels of fitness. The training can be tough sometimes, but you can genuinely feel the improvement every session.
Would recommend 100%.
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Benji2013seres1#
3 weeks ago
Highly recommend the combat academy , even if you are new to fitness, never done anything like this before you will not be disappointed.

The coaches will help you all the way and with an amazing community too.

Everyone if friendly and supportive will help you all the way .

Achieving goals you never thought you could.
Building strength, confidence and better fitness all the way .

Martial arts at the combat academy is much more 👌.

Give it a go , you will not regret it , the hardest part is that first session but before you know it you will be there every session with a smile of your face.
♥️🖤
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That Boy
3 weeks ago
Brilliant classes. All the staff and Nathan are quality. I Would highly recommend
My son trains twice a week in the little ninjas class, his confidence, determination, disapline and physical skills have improved massively, the usual trainer Nathan is absolutely amazing with the kids. If you have thought about starting or wanting your children to build there confidence and physical skills I 100% Absolutely reccomend bringing them here. Staff are really friendly I've seen Nathan bring many nervous kids on there first day onto the mats and they instantly join in with the class honestly well deserves more than 5* well done to TCA what agreat place you have built
My 15‑year‑old daughter asked to join The Combat Academy completely off her own back, and it’s honestly one of the best decisions she’s ever made. She joined after seeing the ladies taster package. From the very first session, Nathan made her feel confident, comfortable and capable — something that’s priceless at her age. He has a way of seeing potential in young people and of everyone who attends before they see it in themselves, and that’s exactly what she needed.

The ladies in the class have been just as incredible. They’ve welcomed her, encouraged her, and treated her like part of the team from day one. She’s never once felt out of place or as a ‘kid’, and that sense of belonging has kept her motivated and excited to come back week after week.

In just a short time, we’ve seen huge changes:
💪 Her confidence has grown massively
🥋 Her fitness has improved
🌟 She’s more focused, disciplined and proud of herself
🤝 And she’s made friendships that wouldn’t have happened otherwise

As a parent, watching her walk into class with her head held high — knowing she’s found something she truly loves — is everything. The Combat Academy hasn’t just given her skills; it’s given her belief in herself.

If you’re thinking about joining, or your child is looking for something that builds confidence, strength and community, this is the place. We’re genuinely grateful for everything the team has done for her.
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Ami Paterson
1 month ago
Everyone at the Combat Academy in Wath, staff and students alike are so friendly and welcoming. The instructor(s) inspires with humour and their own knowledge and skills to boost everyone's confidence in class, without any exceptions. I definitely leave taller and happier than when I first enter the building, thanks all x
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Dom Travers
4 months ago
Cannot recommend the Combat academy at Wath highly enough, I can comment from both adults and children's point of view as both myself and my step daughter train there and have done for around 12 months now.

We are lucky enough to have been taught by some absolutely outstanding coaches I'm Nathan, Tommy & Tyler if your in any doubt check out the videos of the fighters the combat academy has turned out on you tube.

I have seen our girl go from strength to strength since starting training and it's the one I treat she has had that has really stuck - the training isn't just physical, it's taught discipline, accountability and that hard work will get you the results you need if you stay consistent.
On top of this she now oozes confidence,strength and stamina and couldn't be prouder of all that she and her class mates have achieved as a team and individually.

Well done TCA Wath, what an amazing, supportive community we have !! 🙏🏼
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Samantha Taylor
4 months ago
A Fantastic place!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing people, fabulous trainers and such fun, if you want to work on yourself, your skills and learn something new which challenges you then do it!
Set yourself goals and see what you can achieve ❤️
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Matt Roberts
1 year ago
Our family has had an incredible experience with The Combat Academy over the past 12 months, and I can confidently say it’s one of the most welcoming and supportive places we’ve ever encountered. The Wath club, led by the exceptionally talented and kind coach Nathan Hill, has been a transformative space for my 8-year-old son, who has additional needs.

Before joining, we struggled to find a hobby that captured his interest and built his confidence. But here, under Nathan’s guidance, my son has truly thrived. The structured programme with regular gradings has given him a sense of pride, purpose, and achievement. Watching his confidence blossom has been nothing short of remarkable, and we’ve felt fully supported as a family throughout this journey.

Nathan Hill is a credit to the company his dedication, empathy, and skill as a coach have made a lasting impact on our lives. We also want to extend our gratitude to Cal at the Rotherham branch, who played a crucial role in my son’s development as well. These clubs are more than just training grounds they’re communities run by phenomenal people who care deeply about their students.
We couldn’t recommend The Combat Academy highly enough. Thank you for everything you’ve done for our son you’ve helped him grow in ways we never thought possible. 💙
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David Hand
1 year ago
Got to say the combat academy is an absolute awesome place to learn kickboxing and get fit. Nathan that run it is the best and most friendly person you can meet and Tommy and all the combat people there are all amazing and we are one big family
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kelly hand
1 year ago
What an amazing place honestly very welcomeing we are all faimly its fun good trainging best place deffo for all you need if ya wannt to learne keep fit and make friends on the way
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Kelly seres
1 year ago
The Combat Academy is an amazing place, can not recommend enough.
The instructors and staff are amazing, the combat academy is one big family .
Give it ago I can guarantee 💯 you won't regret starting.
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Tamas Seres
1 year ago
My wife my children and myself train at combat academy and we love it would highly recommend to anyone as it’s a change of life that goes for fitness health confidence also absolutely great community actually it’s more then that we are family 😊🥊