Based in Risby on the edge of Bury St Edmunds, Blue Wave Martial Arts is a multi-discipline martial arts club with its own dedicated facility. The timetable covers Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, karate, kickboxing, judo and Eskrima, with youth classes for ages 3 to 16 and a BJJ junior team for children aged 3 to 8. Training runs across three mats, with both daytime and evening sessions, and newcomers can book a trial class.

A martial arts club offering several styles can suit people who want to try different approaches before settling on one. Grappling arts tend to focus on control and technique on the ground, while striking styles build fitness, coordination and confidence on the feet.

Five disciplines

Youth classes

BJJ junior team

Three training mats

Day and evening sessions

Trial class available

Martial arts club in Risby, Bury St Edmunds, offering BJJ, karate, kickboxing, judo, Eskrima and kids classes, with trial classes available.

Blue Wave Martial Arts Ltd

Based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Academy Of Movement is listed here under martial arts, though its classes focus on aerial skills, gymnastics and circus. Sessions cover disciplines such as aerial hoop, silks, lyra and sling, with separate classes for early years, children and adults. The academy works from its own purpose-built venue, and students have the chance to take part in presentations and theatre shows.

Alongside regular term-time classes, there are private lessons, holiday camps, workshops and parties. Movement-based training like this is generally a good way to build strength, flexibility and coordination, and many people find performing in front of an audience builds confidence too.

Aerial, gymnastics and circus

Classes for all ages

Purpose-built facility

Trial classes available

Performance opportunities

Camps and workshops

Aerial, gymnastics and circus classes for kids, adults and early years at Academy Of Movement in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

Academy Of Movement

A combat sports and free weights gym in Bury St Edmunds, Unit 1 Gym covers Muay Thai, kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu alongside strength and conditioning work. Classes run for adults, youths and children, and the site on Eastern Way also has a studio free weights area and personal training available.

Martial arts gyms like this are a good place to build fitness, learn practical skills and train in a structured, coached setting. Whether you want striking, grappling or a mix of both, sessions are usually grouped by age and experience so newcomers can start at the right level.

Disciplines taught

All ages welcome

Free weights gym

Strength and conditioning

Personal training

Established 2010

Unit 1 Gym in Bury St Edmunds offers Muay Thai, kickboxing, BJJ, strength training and personal training for all ages.

Unit 1 Gym

Based in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, St Edmund Boxing Club offers boxing for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The focus is on the wider benefits of the sport, from fitness to building confidence, and you don't need to be a competitive or amateur boxer to take part.

A boxing club like this is a good option whether you want a structured way to get fit, learn the fundamentals, or simply try something new. Coached sessions typically cover technique, conditioning and the discipline that comes with training in the ring.

All abilities welcome

Fitness and confidence

Qualified coaching

St Edmund Boxing Club is a martial arts and boxing club in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, open to all ages and abilities.

St Edmund Boxing Club

Korean traditional martial arts are the focus at Kuk Sool Won Of Bury St Edmunds, a martial arts club in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk. Training covers physical fitness, mental discipline and self-defence, with classes for all ages and experience levels, from complete beginners through to advanced students. Younger members have their own programmes, including a Little Dragons group and dedicated kids classes.

Martial arts training in general can suit people looking for a structured way to get fitter, build confidence and learn practical self-defence. Classes typically combine technique, conditioning and etiquette, and many people find the routine and sense of progression rewarding whatever their starting point.

Korean traditional martial arts

All ages and levels

Little Dragons programme

Kids classes

Self-defence and fitness

Korean traditional martial arts club in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, with classes for all ages including Little Dragons and kids programmes.

Kuk Sool Won Of Bury St Edmunds

Based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Zen Combat Academy is a martial arts and personal training gym offering a wide mix of disciplines, including Jeet Kune Do, Krav Maga, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, boxing and self defence. Training is available in group classes or one-to-one, and the academy also runs children's classes, LGBTQ+ sessions and personal training. The club describes itself as open minded and welcoming to people of any age or background, and newcomers are invited to simply come along to a class.

Martial arts training in general can build fitness, confidence and practical skills, and a gym covering several styles lets beginners try different approaches before settling on one that suits them.

Many disciplines taught

Beginner friendly

Children's classes

Group or one-to-one

LGBTQ+ sessions

Personal training available

Martial arts and personal training gym in Bury St Edmunds offering Jeet Kune Do, Krav Maga, BJJ, judo, boxing and kids classes.

Zen Combat Academy

WingTsun kung fu is the focus at Kung Fu Suffolk, a martial arts school serving Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket and the surrounding area. Classes follow the EWTO WingTsun system and take place at St Christopher's School in Red Lodge, with separate groups for young children, juniors and adults (13 and over). Newcomers can book a free trial class.

WingTsun is a close-range style of kung fu often chosen for practical self-defence. Martial arts classes like these generally help build coordination, confidence and fitness, and many people find a structured, age-grouped setting a comfortable way to start learning.

EWTO WingTsun

Free trial class

Weekly Wednesday sessions

Red Lodge venue

Self-defence focus

WingTsun kung fu and self-defence classes for kids and adults near Bury St Edmunds, held in Red Lodge, Suffolk. Free trial available.

Kung Fu Suffolk

Kickboxing is the focus at Pro Martial Arts Schools in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, where classes are offered for children as well as teenagers and adults. The adult sessions welcome complete beginners alongside more experienced martial artists, and no previous experience is needed to get started. Training is equipment based, building fitness, coordination and striking skills, and regular sessions do not include sparring.

For anyone curious about martial arts, a kickboxing class can be a practical way to get fitter while learning a new skill. Newcomers can generally expect structured drills, pad and bag work, and a group setting where people train at their own pace. New students can book a free introductory class before committing.

Free introductory class

Teens and adults

No sparring

Structured coached classes

Kickboxing classes in Bury St Edmunds for children, teens and adults, with beginner-friendly sessions and a free introductory class.

Pro Martial Arts Schools Bury St Edmunds

Kyokushin karate is the focus at this not-for-profit club in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, which describes itself as the oldest established karate club in the town. The style is known for its knockdown approach, and the club places weight on training karate as a genuine martial art rather than a sport or a route to easy belts. Training fees cover hall rent, licences, equipment and insurance rather than paying the instructors.

Karate training generally works as a form of interval exercise, building strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Many people also find that steadily testing themselves in class helps with confidence, focus and stress relief, alongside learning practical self-defence and traditional kata.

Kyokushin karate

Not-for-profit club

Long-established in town

Not-for-profit So-Kyokushin karate club in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, teaching knockdown karate, kata and self-defence for fitness and confidence.

Bury St Edmunds So-Kyokushin Karate

Set in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, Eastgate Boxing Club is a martial arts venue for people who want to take up boxing or build on skills they already have. It offers a place to train in a sport built around technique, fitness and discipline.

Boxing clubs like this generally suit a range of ages and abilities, from complete newcomers finding their feet to those looking to spar and compete. Expect a focus on footwork, conditioning and gradually building confidence at your own pace.

Eastgate Boxing Club is a boxing and martial arts venue in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk.

Eastgate Boxing Club

Elmswell Karate is a martial arts club listed in the Bury Saint Edmunds area of Suffolk, offering a local option for anyone interested in taking up karate or returning to training.

Karate clubs generally focus on developing technique through practice of strikes, blocks and stances, often alongside forms (kata) and partner work. Many people take up a martial art to improve fitness, coordination and confidence, and clubs typically welcome a range of ages and abilities. If you're thinking of joining, it's worth getting in touch to ask about session times and whether beginners can come along to watch or try a class.

Elmswell Karate is a martial arts club in the Bury Saint Edmunds area of Suffolk, offering karate training for local people.

Elmswell Karate

Based in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, Fighting Fit is a martial arts venue listed in our directory for people in the area looking to train. It has its own website, which is the best place to check what is currently on offer before visiting.

Martial arts training in general can suit a wide range of people, from complete beginners wanting to get fitter to those keen to learn self-defence or build discipline and confidence. Many clubs welcome newcomers, and it is usually worth getting in touch first to ask about sessions, suitable kit and how to get started.

Fighting Fit is a martial arts venue in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk. Find out more and get in touch to ask about training.

Fighting Fit

Combat Kickboxing Academy

The Mark Farnham Schools of Tae Kwon-Do

Defence Lab Bury St Edmunds is a martial arts club based in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk. If you live in or around the town and are looking for somewhere to train, it is worth getting in touch directly to ask about sessions, who classes are suited to, and how to get started.

Martial arts clubs generally offer a structured way to build fitness, coordination and confidence, often alongside practical self-defence skills. Many welcome complete beginners and people of varied ages and abilities, and newcomers can usually expect a friendly introduction to the basics before progressing at their own pace.

Defence Lab Bury St Edmunds is a martial arts club in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk. Find out more about training locally.

Defence Lab Bury St Edmunds

Based in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, Abbeycroft Leisure Centre is listed in our directory under martial arts. It gives people in and around the town a local option for exploring martial arts training, and the centre has its own website where you can find current details.

Martial arts in general can suit a wide range of people, from complete beginners looking to build fitness and confidence to more experienced practitioners refining their technique. Sessions at martial arts venues typically focus on discipline, coordination and respect for training partners. If you're interested, it's worth checking the centre's website or getting in touch directly to find out what's currently on offer and whether it suits your goals.

Abbeycroft Leisure Centre in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, is a local venue listed for martial arts. Find out more and get in touch.

Martial Arts clubs in Bury Saint Edmunds