On my travels though the world of the British professional wrestling scene, first as a trainee, then as a wrestler, then a promoter and finally as a fan I have noticed one thing lacking: the availability of infomation on wrestling schools in the UK. Sure, there are lists, but most of them are 5 years old with out of date information and you are often given very little to go on apart from a promotion name and an expired URL.

In an effort to change that I have begun compiling a list of promotions offering training region by region: The Midlands, Southern England, Northern England, Scotland and finally Wales & Ireland(due to the lack of training in those regions Wales, Northern Ireland & Eire have been combined).

So, to begin:

THE MIDLANDS

Location: Unit 1, Queens Court Trading Estate, Greets Green Road, West Bromwich.
Facilities: Wrestling ring, crash mats.
Head Trainer/s: Brandon Thomas, Lee Hunter & James Hunter
Training Times: Wed; 7:30pm - 9pm. Sat/Sun; 1pm - 4pm.
Training Cost: £5 per session or £10 per week.
Website: http://aweentertainment.com
More Info: Email

Location: Budokan Martial Arts Centre 31-33 Sutton Street, Central Birmingham.
Facilities: Wrestling ring, large matted area.
Head Trainer/s: Dan Ryder & Danny D
Training Times: Wed; 7pm - 9pm. Sun; 2pm - 4pm
Training Cost: £5 per session
Website: http://www.alternativewrestling.tv
More Info: 07776 131326

Location: Fitness First, Ravenside Retail Park, Victoria Road, Fenton, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire.
Facilities: Wrestling ring, an additional training area consisting of jiu-jitsu/ judo mats, a gymnastic crash matt, free weights, male and female changing rooms fully equipped with lockers and showers.
Head Trainer/s: Chris Curtis
Training Times: Once per Month
Website: http://www.britishwrestling.vze.com/
More Info: Email or call: 07746 529363

Location: Dudley Leisure Centre, Wellington Road, Dudley.
Facilities: Large matted area, showers, changing area.
Head Trainer/s: Kevin O'Neil and Marc Hogan
Training Times: Thur; 7pm - 9pm
Training Cost: £5 per session
Website: http://www.futurewrestling.co.uk
More Info: Email

Location : Unit 5, 54, College Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham.
Facilities: Large matted area, training ring, weights room & tape viewing facilities.
Training Times: Sun; 2pm - 4pm.
Training Cost: £10 per session or £35 per month.
Website: http://www.kstarinsider.com (currently under reconstuction).
More Info: Email or call: 07833 555737

Location: The Thorsby Miners Club, Fourth Avenue, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Facilities: Wrestling ring, crash mats, matted area.
Head Trainer/s: Kris Travis
Training Times: Sun; 11:30am - 2:30pm
Training Cost: £10 per session.
Website: http://www.nortonbritishwrestling.co.uk

Location: Holbrooks Community Centre, John Shelton Drive, Coventry.
Head Trainer/s: Psycho Steve
Training Times: Sun; 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Training Cost: (U16)£6 per session. (16+)£8 per session. First session free.
Website: http://www.phoenixwrestling.co.uk
More Info: Call: 07534 765550

Location: Corby Lodge Park Sports Centre, Corby, Northants.
Head Trainer/s: Headmaster
Training Times: Tues; 7pm - 9pm
Training Cost: £6 per session.
Website: http://slamwrestlinguk.com
More Info: Email

Location: Body FX gym, Unit 3, Jackson Rd, Coventry.
Head Trainer/s: Max Nero
Training Times: Sat; 1pm - 4pm
Training Cost: £10 per session.

Location: Alliston Gardens Comunity Centre, Adelaide St, Semilong, Northampton.
Head Trainer/s: Damien "Dicey" Grosse
Training Times: Mon; 6pm - 9pm
Training Cost: £10 per session.

Location: Waltham Village hall, Goadby Rd, Waltham on the Wolds.
Head Trainer/s: Spindoctor
Training Times: Tues; 8:30pm - 10:30pm.
Training Cost: £6 per session.

Location: Weavers Sports Centre, Wellingborough, Northants.
Head Trainer/s: Damien "Dicey" Grosse
Training Times: Wed; 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
Training Cost: £6 per session.

Location: Urban Martial Arts HQ, St John Street, Leicester.
Facilities: Large matted area, changing facilities, wrestling ring.
Head Trainer/s: Robbie Brookside
Training Times: Sun; 10am - 2pm.
Training Cost: £10 per session in advance, £15 per session on the day.
Website: http://www.wrestleicester.com
More Info: Email or call: 07843 001234

Location: Village Community Hall, Newbold Rd, Rugby.
Training Times: Sat; 11:30am - 2pm (except show weekends)
Website: http://www.waruk.co.uk/
More Info: Email or call: 01788 561735

Location: The Darlaston All Active Club, Willenhall Road, Darlaston, West Midlands.
Head Trainer/s: Mad Dog Maxx
Training Times: Tue; 5pm onwards.
More Info: Email or call: 07749974713

Other Regions

The Midlands - Northern England - Scotland - Wales & Ireland

More Info: For more information on how you go about becoming a professional wrestler check out my hub: How do I become a Pro Wrestler? A Guide.