Based in Norwich, Norfolk, Norwich Karate Academy is a karate club that welcomes people of all ages from six years upwards. The focus is on coaching quality karate in a friendly setting, with regular classes as well as private tuition and a squad programme for those looking to develop further.

A karate club is a good place to build fitness, coordination and confidence, and most run a grading syllabus so students can work through the belt system at their own pace. Newcomers are typically taught the fundamentals before progressing.

All ages welcome

Private tuition

Squad programme

Gradings and syllabus

Norwich Karate Academy is a karate club in Norwich, Norfolk, coaching all ages from six upwards in a friendly setting.

Norwich Karate Academy

Set in Norwich, Ignite Martial Arts is a mixed martial arts club welcoming people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds onto the mats. Classes are available for both adults and children, with a focus on discipline, community and personal progress.

The club offers Brazilian jiu jitsu (Gi and No-Gi), wrestling, kickboxing and MMA. Martial arts training like this is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical skills in a structured setting. A free trial can be arranged, though sessions must be booked in advance as walk-ins are not accepted.

Multiple disciplines

Adults and children

All abilities welcome

Free trial

Pre-booked sessions

Ignite Martial Arts is a mixed martial arts club in Norwich offering BJJ, wrestling, kickboxing and MMA for adults and children.

Ignite Martial Arts Norwich

Based in Norwich, Martial Arts East is a karate club that welcomes children, teens and adults, whatever their level of experience. Classes are grouped by age, from First Steps for 3 to 6 year olds and Junior Karate for children aged 6 to 12, through to teen and adult sessions and family classes where relatives can train together. The focus is on building confidence, discipline, focus and fitness in a supportive setting.

Karate is a good option for anyone wanting to develop coordination and self-discipline alongside physical activity, and beginner-friendly clubs like this one make it easier to start from scratch. A free trial session is offered for those wanting to try it first.

Classes for all ages

Beginner friendly

Family karate

Free trial session

Qualified instructors

Age-grouped programmes

Martial Arts East is a beginner-friendly karate club in Norwich with classes for children, teens, adults and families.

Martial Arts East

Set in Norwich, Norfolk, Koning Fighting & Fitness Academy is a martial arts club that combines training in combat disciplines with general fitness work. It offers a place for people in the area to learn, train and build their skills in a structured setting.

Martial arts clubs like this one are a good fit for anyone looking to develop technique, improve overall fitness and gain confidence, whether starting out or building on existing experience. Many welcome a mix of ages and abilities, so it is worth getting in touch to find the right class.

Koning Fighting & Fitness Academy is a martial arts club in Norwich, Norfolk offering combat training and fitness.

Koning Fighting & Fitness Academy

Practising traditional Shotokan karate in Norwich, ESKA (the Eastern Shotokan Karate Association) is a martial arts club serving Norfolk and the wider East Anglia area. Classes are open to all ages, with training available for children from four years upwards through to adults.

A karate club like this is a good way to build fitness, discipline and self confidence while learning a structured martial art. Newcomers can try a taster session before committing, and coached classes are led by qualified instructors who guide students through the traditional Shotokan syllabus.

Traditional Shotokan

Free taster session

ESKA is a traditional Shotokan karate club in Norwich, Norfolk, teaching all ages from four years upwards.

ESKA Karate

Set in Norwich, The Dojo Norwich is a martial arts venue that serves as the home of ESKA Karate. Alongside karate, the centre runs Kendo and Iaido classes as well as fitness sessions, all supported by a team of qualified instructors.

The space covers over 3000 square feet, with a main training hall downstairs and a smaller studio upstairs for quieter wellbeing classes. Martial arts clubs like this generally suit anyone wanting to build fitness, discipline and technique, whether you are completely new or working towards the next grade through a structured syllabus.

Karate classes

Kendo and Iaido

Grading programme

Two training spaces

Fitness classes

The Dojo Norwich is a martial arts centre in Norwich offering karate, Kendo, Iaido and fitness classes.

The Dojo Norwich

A family friendly martial arts school in Norwich, SESMA teaches karate, kickboxing, self-defence and kung fu to both children and adults. Classes are open to all, with a welcoming approach that includes SEN and LGBTQ members, plus specific courses covering anti-bullying and women's self-defence.

There are also programmes tailored to younger children, such as the Little Dragons sessions for ages 3 to 5. A martial arts school like this is generally a good place to build fitness, confidence and discipline, whether you are starting as a complete beginner or returning to training.

For all ages

Free trial classes

Welcoming to all

Self-defence courses

Works with schools

SESMA Martial Arts in Norwich teaches karate, kickboxing, self-defence and kung fu for children and adults, with free trials.

SESMA Martial Arts Norwich

Based in Norwich, Norfolk, Three Family Fist teaches Kung Fu to both adults and children. Lessons cover a broad range of skills, including hand to hand techniques, forms, weapons training, throws, sparring, locks and dealing with multiple attackers.

Studying a martial art like this is a good way to build self confidence, learn personal protection and stay active while meeting new people. With separate junior and adult sessions, there is scope for different ages to train at a suitable level.

Wide range of skills

Pay per session

Norwich venue

Self defence focus

Knife and stick defence

Three Family Fist is a Kung Fu martial arts school in Norwich, Norfolk, with classes for adults and children.

Three Family Fist

Based in Norwich, the National Martial Arts Committee of Great Britain runs martial arts classes across Norfolk. Training covers Taekwondo and kickboxing, with sessions led by qualified coaches and open to all ages.

Martial arts training like this is a good way to build fitness, coordination and confidence while learning practical technique. Sessions usually mix physical conditioning with structured skill work, and most clubs welcome newcomers alongside more experienced students.

Disciplines taught

Qualified coaches

Taekwondo and kickboxing classes for all ages in Norwich, Norfolk, led by qualified coaches.

National Martial Arts Committee of Great Britain

Set in Norwich, Norfolk, Qwan Ki Do - Long Dau is a martial arts club offering classes for both children and adults. The teaching centres on Qwan Ki Do, a Vietnamese martial art, with confidence, discipline and respect at the heart of what it aims to develop in its members.

Martial arts classes like these can suit the whole family, combining self-defence with fitness, focus and self-control. Beginners are welcome, and a free trial is available for anyone curious to see what a session involves before committing.

Kids and adults

Qwan Ki Do

Family friendly

Qwan Ki Do - Long Dau is a martial arts club in Norwich offering classes for kids and adults, with a free trial available.

Martial Arts clubs in Norwich