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Beginner-friendly Self-Defence classes in Ipswich. Book a free trial class today.

Day	Time	Venue	Non-Members	Members	Free Trial Class
Sundays	10:00–12:00	Murrayside Community Centre (Sports Hall)	£10/class	Free
Thursdays	18:00–20:00	Murrayside Community Centre (Ravenswood Room)	£10/class	Free

Sundays
10:00–12:00
Murrayside Community Centre (Sports Hall)
Non-Members: £10/class
Members: Free

Thursdays
18:00–20:00
Murrayside Community Centre (Ravenswood Room)
Non-Members: £10/class
Members: Free

Membership: Members pay £45/month and enjoy unlimited access to all classes and access to the Murrayside gym.

Discounts: We offer a 50% discount on classes and memberships for students and the employed.

Finding us: Classes are held at the Murrayside Community Centre, Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JL. The building is accessible via the side entrance. Here is a street view map of the car park driveway leading to the side entrance.

What to expect

A typical Sunday class runs as follows:

10:00–10:01

Bow in

We stand in lines (in belt order) and bow to the head instructor.

10:01–10:05

Warm-up

We run laps and then do pushups, sit-ups and squats followed by a sequence of stretches.

10:05–10:15

Safety Drills

We do breakfalls, forward and backward rolls, hip escapes and technical standups.

10:15–10:45

Striking: Sparring

We put on our gloves and leg pads and do some light (50%) sparring, changing partners to make sure we're exposed to different bodies and styles. For your first few classes you'll work with an instructor who will ask you about your previous experience with martial arts and provide you with gloves and pads if you don't yet have them.

10:45–11:15

Escapes, Locks, Chokes & Throws: Technique

The instructor will demonstrate one or multiple related techniques, we will then pair up to practice the techniques whilst the instructor walks around to correct us where necessary. For your first few classes, you'll work with an instructor who will break each technique down into small steps and drill it with you.

11:15–11:40

Ground-fighting: Technique

Starting with a demonstration of one or multiple related ground-fighting techniques, we will then pair up to drill them. The technique section often transitions into a light (50%) ground roll. For your first few classes, you'll roll with an instructor.

11:40–11:59

Option 1: Ground-fighting: Roll

Light (50%) ground-fight sparring to test your techniques against a resisting opponent. For your first few classes, you'll roll with an instructor.

11:40–11:59

Option 2: Knife Defences

We drill the foundational knife defences, breaking down each technique into small steps. We then explore a variety of what-if scenarios and develop practical strategies and solutions.

11:59–12:00