Kirsten Owen

Kirsten Owen is an exceptional multi-discipline instructor and the 2025 WTKA World Light Continuous Kickboxing Champion.

With an impressive martial arts background — 3rd Dan Kickboxing, 2nd Dan Krav Maga and 1st Dan Karate — Kirsten brings world-class skill, discipline and professionalism to every class she leads.

Teaching across all venues, Kirsten is known for her strong technical ability, calm authority and highly adaptable teaching style. She works confidently with complete beginners through to experienced students, ensuring every individual feels supported, challenged and motivated.

Despite being early in her instructional career, Kirsten has already helped develop several students to Black Belt level, demonstrating a keen eye for progression, consistency and individual development.

Her weapons training adds another dimension to her instruction, developing precision, coordination, focus and confidence in a structured and engaging way.

Alongside her martial arts instruction, Kirsten is also a passionate dance teacher, delivering high-energy Street Dance classes for The Urban Stage Company across Ipswich and Stowmarket. Her crossover between martial arts and dance brings a unique dynamic to her teaching, helping students improve movement quality, rhythm, control and performance confidence.

Away from the dojo and dance studio, Kirsten is also an accomplished performer, having appeared as a solo vocalist in a local concert, further highlighting her creativity, confidence and stage presence.

As Peter Owen’s wife, Kirsten has played a vital role behind the scenes in helping Owen Martial Arts and Urban Combat develop, grow and truly thrive. Her leadership, commitment and shared vision have helped shape the schools into more than just places to train — but a strong, supportive community built on confidence, respect and belonging.

Kirsten’s patience, enthusiasm and dedication shine through in everything she does. She is deeply committed to helping every student build confidence, achieve their goals and unlock their full potential, making her a highly valued and inspiring figure across both Urban Combat and The Urban Stage Company.