Urban Combat The Leading Martial Arts Authority in East Anglia and Essex

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

Established in 1967: Operating continuously for nearly 60 years across Colchester, Ipswich, Leiston, Stowmarket and Woodbridge.
Hall of Fame Coaching Lineage: Run by multiple Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductees.
World-Class Instruction: Led directly by a 4th Dan Master Instructor, a current World Champion and a current World Medallist.

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

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.

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

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

LET'S FIND THE RIGHT PROGRAM FOR YOU

Little Dragons Karate

Junior Karate

Adult Karate

Family Karate

Blackbelt Karate

Krav Maga Self-Defence

Kickboxing

Urban Combat Fitness Suite

The Urban Stage Company

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 Adul

Hear what our members are saying

The mica is a great venue on mersea excellently run by Tim (seaweed willy)

Bob Ryall

Went there for a ladies night

Kai B

Superb

Steve Williams

Great local dojo and the instructors are very good for all levels of ability and age. Highly recommend for young kids to get into structure and discipline whilst having fun.

Neil Griffin

Excellent experience

Lijo Joy

Urban combat has been great for my 3 children engaging them in weekly martial arts training is the best thing for them! Friendly and fun instructors keep it interesting and varied which keeps them coming back every week!

Tom Marks

Although my 4yo was hesitant to join in at first the instructors were really good at getting him involved. He now looks forward to attending each week.

Ollie Lambrechs