Real gym photographs from the club’s official website: an adult karate class in progress in the main hall, and the fitness suite. Photo source
Urban Combat (Blackwell Academy)
KickboxingKarateKrav MagaKids classesBeginners
Kickboxing, Karate, Krav Maga
Styles
Free trial class
Price
Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate
Area
Description
A martial arts centre on the Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate that grew out of the Blackwell Academy, which has taught karate in Ipswich since 1967. Classes cover karate for juniors and adults, kickboxing and Krav Maga self-defence, with Little Dragons karate for ages 3 to 5 and family karate sessions. The building also has a fitness suite.
Classes & facilities
Karate taught in Ipswich since 1967
Kickboxing Mon, Wed and Sat; Krav Maga Mon and Wed
Little Dragons karate for ages 3 to 5
Before you visit
Book the free trial first and wear loose clothing; no uniform or equipment is needed for the first session. There are no classes on Fridays.
Checked 27 October 2026 · Gym information.
Prices & membership
The first class in karate, kickboxing or Krav Maga is a free trial, booked by phone or through the website. Membership prices are explained after the trial and are not published online.
Timetable
Mon & Wed 5pm–8.20pm; Tue & Thu from 5pm; Sat from 10am; Sun from 9am; no Friday classes
Location
Approximate postcode location. Use the address for directions.
Address
Urban Combat, 8 Dunlop Road, Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich IP2 0UG
Ipswich, United Kingdom
