What martial arts programs do you offer?

We offer a variety of martial arts programs including Little Dragons Karate, Junior Karate, Adult Karate, Family Karate, Blackbelt Karate, Krav Maga Self-Defence, Kickboxing, Urban Combat Fitness Suite, General, The Urban Stage Company

Who are your instructors?

Our instructors are certified professionals with years of teaching and competitive Peter Owen — Owner, Chief Instructor & Founder of Urban Combat, Kirsten Owen, Jordan Owen, Jade Dowse, Bob Page, Lewis Williams, John King experience.

What is the trial fee at your gym?

Our 1 Class has trial fee of £0.00, Little Dragons Karate (Price: £0.00), Junior Karate (Price: £0.00)

Ipswich Martial Arts, Karate, Kickboxing & Krav Maga Classes

Name: Owen Martial Arts
Address: Urban Combat, 8 Dunlop Rd, Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich, United Kingdom IP2 0UG, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP2 0UG, Ipswich
Telephone: 07362527225
Price range: Free

Urban Combat Lead Martial Arts Authority East Anglia & Essex Est. 1967

Train with East Anglia’s most established martial arts school since 1967. Expert Karate, Kickboxing and Krav Maga for kids and adults across Suffolk and Essex. Build confidence, fitness and life skills today.

Improve fitness, strength and overall health through structured martial arts training

Build confidence, discipline and resilience that supports success in school, work and daily life

Join a supportive martial arts community where teamwork and respect are encouraged

Develop essential life skills including focus, self-control and perseverance

Train under experienced instructors with a proven history of developing confident students

Confidence-Building Martial Arts Classes for Children and Adults — Trusted Training That Develops Skills for Life since 1967

The Premier Martial Arts Authority in East Anglia and Essex Since 1967.

Why Choose the Region’s Lead Authority?

Elite Fitness & Health: Improve strength, cardiovascular health, and functional mobility through structured training cycles.
Character & Resilience: Build the discipline and mental toughness required for success in school, the workplace, and daily life.
Proven Pedagogy: Train under senior instructors within the Owen Martial Arts lineage—a 50-year history of developing confident students.
Supportive Community: Join a professional network where respect, teamwork, and traditional martial arts etiquette are the foundation.
Essential Life Skills: Master focus, self-control, and perseverance through our nationally recognised syllabus.

Explore Our Professional Academy: A Safe Environment for Growth

Take a virtual tour of our modern training facilities. We provide a safe, high-performance environment trusted by families across Essex and Suffolk for decades.

Professional Grade Safety: Impact-absorbing mats designed for high-level martial arts practice.
Hygienic Facilities: Clean, organised, and professionally inspected daily to ensure student health.
Specialised Training Zones: Dedicated areas for Traditional Karate, Modern Kickboxing, and Tactical Krav Maga.
Family-Centric Atmosphere: A welcoming environment designed to build confidence from day one.
Decades of Experience: A training environment refined through 50+ years of operational excellence.

✅ Professionally maintained training mats designed for safe martial arts practice

✅ Clean, organised facilities inspected daily

✅ Structured training zones supporting focused learning

✅ A safe and welcoming environment for children and adults

✅ Experienced instructors delivering professional instruction

✅ A supportive atmosphere that builds confidence from day one

✅ A facility trusted by families across Essex and Suffolk

✅ A proven training environment developed through decades of experience

Join the Region’s Lead Authority in Martial Arts — Start Your Free Trial Today

Train at one of East Anglia’s most trusted martial arts schools, a legacy established in 1967. As part of the Owen Martial Arts group, our academy provides a professional training environment backed by over five decades of expertise in Karate, Kickboxing and Krav Maga. We have a proven history of developing student success across Suffolk and Essex, offering a structured curriculum that builds elite fitness and real-world discipline. Whether you are looking for Junior Karate in Colchester or Adult Krav Maga in Ipswich, our expert instructors deliver the highest standard of martial arts tuition in the region.