Choose a class
BJJ, kickboxing, MMA or kids classes. If you’re unsure, tell us and we’ll help you find a starting point.
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU · KICKBOXING · MMA
Martial arts
in Lancaster.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing and MMA for adults and kids, on Ridge Lane.
Book a taster class Explore our classes ↓RIDGE LANE, LANCASTERADULTS · STUDENTS · KIDS
OUR CLASSES
Classes at Kaizen.
Read about each martial art
and how we teach it.
KAIZEN / CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
“Progress is impossible without the ability to admit mistakes.”
Masaaki Imai
Kaizen means continuous improvement. For you, that means room to make mistakes, ask questions and work on one thing at a time, with useful feedback from your coach.
GETTING STARTED
Trying martial arts
for the first time?
Hear from the team
We’ll help with a suitable session, what to bring and any questions about getting started.
Come and train
Meet the coaches and try a class before choosing a membership.
About your first visit ↗THE PEOPLE YOU’LL TRAIN WITH
Meet the coaches.
Head BJJ coach · 1st degree black belt · IBJJF registered
Michael Wood
Michael is an IBJJF-registered 1st degree black belt. He co-founded Kaizen, leads our BJJ programme and teaches Gi and No-Gi classes.
About Michael
Head kickboxing coach · BJJ black belt
Kieran O’Brien
Kieran is a BJJ black belt and co-founder of Kaizen. He leads our kickboxing programme, bringing experience in BJJ competition and professional MMA.
About Kieran
Head MMA & kids coach · Black belt
Joe Butler
A BJJ black belt and British champion, Joe heads our MMA and kids programmes. He brings experience in grappling competition and MMA coaching to the mats, helping adults and younger members develop their skills.
About JoeRECENT GOOGLE REVIEWS
What people say.
★★★★★
“Even as a beginner they help you become better.”
★★★★★
“Always a pleasure to share the mat with you guys”
★★★★★
“Had an amazing experience at Kaizen…”
Selected excerpts. Read the full reviews on Google Maps. Rating and reviews checked 29 September 2026.
MEMBERSHIPS
Memberships and prices.
Adult, student and kids memberships.
Choose your terms below.
Two-month minimum
Two-month minimum, then monthly rolling. Give 30 days’ notice to cancel.
Adult unlimited
Unlimited adult training
£79/month
Two-month minimum.
Choose adultStudent unlimited
Unlimited student training
£69/month
Two-month minimum.
Choose studentKids weekly
One class each week
£45/month
Two-month minimum.
Choose kids weeklyKids unlimited
Unlimited kids classes
£55/month
Two-month minimum.
Choose kids unlimitedFlexible monthly
Renews monthly. Cancel before your next renewal; train until your paid month ends. No 30-day notice period.
Adult unlimited
Unlimited adult training
£99/month
£99 for your first month.
Choose adultStudent unlimited
Unlimited student training
£89/month
£89 for your first month.
Choose studentKids weekly
One class each week
£59/month
£59 for your first month.
Choose kids weeklyKids unlimited
Unlimited kids classes
£72/month
£72 for your first month.
Choose kids unlimitedJust dropping in?
PAYG day pass · one day of training, no subscription.
£15/day
Buy a day pass ↗Both monthly options give you the same training access. Statutory cancellation rights apply. Membership terms (PDF).
TRY A CLASS
Book a taster class.
Tell us which class you’d like to try.
We’ll get back to you with the details.
Free tasters must be booked in advance and taken in a class. Open mat sessions are not included.
Plan your first visit
On-site parking and step-free access, with separate male and female changing facilities, toilets and showers.
Find us on Google Maps
Kaizen Academy, Ridge Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1EB.
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