Xiaohongshu
Our 'Learn to...' programme is a four to eight-week block of activities, where you learn new skills, with the same group of people. This programme is beginner friendly and lead by a qualified instructor.
We are currently in the process of adding more courses for Term 1 on our webpage, please keep an eye on our page for new course announcements coming up soon!
Learn to...programmes Term 1 2026/27:
- Learn to... Badminton for Beginners
- Join us for Learn to... Badminton for Beginners, a six week programme at In2Sports
During the course, you will learn the fundamental skills of badminton, such as how to hold the racket with basic grips, serving, and footwork around the court. You will also learn how to keep score of points and be introduced to rules on the badminton court. Sessions will combine fun, practical exercises with simple drills and games, allowing you to develop your skills at your own pace while becoming more comfortable on court. By the end of the course, you should feel confident with the basic rules, techniques and movement of badminton and be ready to enjoy playing games with others.
Explore Learn to... Badminton for Beginners and get your ticket! - Learn to... Bouldering for Beginners
- Join us for Learn to... Boulder for Beginners , a six week programme at Rise Climbing
Description: Learn to Boulder is a 6-week instructed climbing course. Each week there will be a 1-hour lesson, where we explore fundamental climbing techniques. The course will specifically focus on bouldering, which is one of the core climbing disciplines. Indoor bouldering is where we climb up to 4.5m high over foam boulder mats. The course is suitable for both new climbers and existing climbers who boulder at the V0 - V2 grade. Boulder safety and fall practice will be covered as part of the first lesson, so you do not need any previous climbing experience to join the course. The aim of the course is to create a solid base of climbing techniques so participants can continue to improve once the course has finished.
Explore Learn to... Boulder for Beginners and get your ticket! - Learn to... Couch to 5K Run for Beginners
- Join us for Learn to... Couch to 5K Run for Beginners , an eight week programme starting at Bloomsbury Theatre
Description: Learn to 5K Run is an 8-week coached running course designed to help you begin your running journey. Each week, our course will help you build on your current fitness whilst learning important skills such as pacing and running technique.
Instructor: Becca Morley
Explore Learn to... 5K Run for Beginners and get your ticket! - Learn to... Football (Women's Only) for Beginners
- Join us for Learn to... Football (Women's Only) for Beginners , three week programme at Warren Street Pitch
Description: New to football or want to improve your skills? This 3-week course is all about increasing confidence and developing the fundamental skills in football, so that you can have fun playing. We’ll cover the basics like how to pass and receive, how to shoot and have your moment of glory and how to tackle and defend so nobody can beat you! Each week builds towards small-sided games, so you can enjoy playing and practice your new or developed skills!
Instructor: Chelsea Pope
Explore Learn to... Football and get your ticket! - Learn to... Muay Thai (Women Only)
- Join us for Learn to... Muay Thai, four week programme at the Mandela Studio in TeamUCL Gym
Description: This four-week course will provide a safe, supportive space to learn the foundations of Muay Thai. Over the sessions, you will learn the essential building blocks of 'The Art of Eight Limbs', starting with the basic stance and footwork. You will progressively learn the core strikes (punches, kicks, knees and elbows) and how to execute these with proper forms in padwork and partner drills. The course will cover these techniques into basic combinations and incorporate essential defense work into these. You will also be introduced to the clinch, which is a unique aspect of Muay Thai and differentiates it from other combat sports like kickboxing. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to perform a variety of techniques, understand how to combine attack and defence and possess a foundational skill set that will allow you to join any general level Muay Thai class!
Instructor: Bella Gilbert
Explore Learn to... Muay Thai (Women Only) and get your ticket! - Learn to... Lift for Beginners
- Join us for Learn to... Lift for Beginners, four week programme at TeamUCL Gym.
Description: Over the 4-week programme, we will build a foundation for your strength training journey by covering all of the main free weight exercises, focussing on safe technique. Starting from warming up and setting up the rack for squats or the barbell for a hip thrust, we will continue to build onto your lifting skills with exercises such as deadlifts, Bulgarian split squats, bench press, and shoulder press to name a few, using both barbells and dumbbells. The goal is to support you in feeling strong and confident doing your own lifting sessions in the future, and maybe even taking up a strength sport like powerlifting!
Instructor: Sung Jae Cho
Explore Learn to... Lift for Beginners and get your ticket! - Learn to... Golf
- Join us for Learn to... Golf, six week programme at Old Ford Manor Golf Club.
Description: Our 6-week Learn to... golf course is designed for all abilities, whether you’re completely new to the game or looking to improve your skills. Each session will cover a different aspect of golf, including and is delivered in a fun and supportive environment, this course provides the perfect introduction to golf and a great way to learn the game with others
Instructor: Joe Goodall
Explore Learn to... Golf and get your ticket! - Learn to... Squash for Beginners
- Join us for Learn to... Squash for Beginners, a six week programme at TeamUCL Gym Squash Courts
Description: With one hour a week you'll master the basics, improve your fitness and build confidence on the court. Whether you are new to the sport or looking to sharpen your skills, our fun supportive sessions will get you game-ready! All equipment for these session is provided!
Instructor: Gary Nisbet
Explore Learn to... Squash for Beginners and get your ticket! - Learn to... Squash for Improvers
- Join us for Learn to... Squash for Improvers, a six week programme at TeamUCL Gym Squash Courts
Description: Develop your squash skills, learning advanced shots including lobs, kills, and volley drops. You will also work on fitness drills to help enhance your squash-specific conditioning. This programme expands form the Beginners programme where you will discover how to optimise your strategy/tactics, and have a introduction into marking and refereeing matches. All equipment for these session is provided!
Instructor: Gary Nisbet
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
- What is the refund policy?
If you have purchased a Learn to... course and can no longer attend, you can apply for a refund up to 7 days before the course starts. Please let us know by email [email protected] as soon as possible.
Refund requests less than 7 days before the start will not qualify for a refund. Tickets are then non-refundable and cannot be transferred.
If a class is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, and you are unable to attend this new rearranged date, you can request a refund for the single class.
- Do I have to attend all sessions?
We highly recommend attending all sessions to make the most out of this activity. For those who complete all four-six sessions, you will receive a Learn to... digital certificate on completion. If you cannot attend all sessions due to unforeseen circumstances please email [email protected] and referred to our Learn to... refund policy.
If you have a question about any of the 'Learn to...' courses that we are running, please email us at [email protected]