Gyms in Adamsdown
Adamsdown, the inner-city streets between Newport Road and the main line, is about 10 minutes' walk from the centre and trains in swords, kung fu, judo and karate.
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Training in Adamsdown
Swords, kung fu and judo near the centre.
Adamsdown's list leans to martial arts, some of them unusual. Academy of Steel teaches historical European martial arts, mainly with the sword, and calls itself the largest HEMA school in Wales. Roath Nam Pai Chuan Kung Fu covers striking, takedowns, forms, sparring and grappling, while United Sport Karate Organisation and Kaizen Judo cover karate and judo. Fitter Body Ladies runs a 28-day small-group programme for women over 30, and House of Sport at Ocean Way has a full-sized and a youth-sized 3G pitch.
Adamsdown is one of Cardiff's older working-class suburbs, and Rubicon Dance has its school here. Cardiff Queen Street station sits on its western fringe, so you can meet a training partner off the train and walk over.
Getting there
Where to train in Adamsdown
Martial arts first, then coaching and pitches.
Find a training buddy in Adamsdown
A sparring partner for kung fu, a drilling partner for HEMA, someone for an early run before work.
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Before you book.
How many gyms are there in Adamsdown?
Gymist lists 7 venues in Adamsdown, from a sword school, kung fu, karate and judo to women-only coaching and 3G pitches.
Where can I learn sword fighting in Cardiff?
Academy of Steel teaches historical European martial arts (HEMA) in Adamsdown, mainly with the sword but also with axes and knives, and it trains in Caerphilly too.
How do I find a gym buddy in Adamsdown?
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