Master the Art of Jiu-Jitsu

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6-Week Beginners Kickboxing & BJJ Course
Learn striking and grappling from scratch

6-Week Beginners Kickboxing & BJJ Course

  • Starts Monday 7 September 2026
  • Kickboxing Mondays 7:15pm · BJJ Tuesdays 6:00pm · 6 weeks
  • Ipswich Combat Academy
£49
for the full 6-week course
Our Academy

Welcome to Ipswich Combat Academy

We’re a friendly, inclusive academy in the heart of Ipswich. Our mission is to help you build confidence, improve fitness, and learn world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a supportive environment. Whether you’re brand new or returning to the mats, our coaches will guide you every step of the way.

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Join us for our upcoming sessions across all levels.

Up next today: Beginners NoGi at 18:00.

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Beginners NoGi

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Janis Riekstins
Janis Riekstins
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Mixed Level BJJ

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Janis Riekstins
Janis Riekstins
07:00
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Mixed Level BJJ

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Thom Keen
Thom Keen
12:00
13:00

Mixed Level BJJ

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Thom Keen
Thom Keen
17:15
18:00

Juniors BJJ under 8's

Juniors
Diana Sujewicz
Diana Sujewicz
18:00
19:00

Juniors BJJ over 8's

Juniors
Thom KeenDiana Sujewicz
Thom Keen, Diana Sujewicz
19:00
20:30

Fundamentals BJJ

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Pawel Sujewicz
Pawel Sujewicz
18:00
19:00

Juniors NoGi

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Pawel Sujewicz
Pawel Sujewicz
19:00
20:30

Mixed level NoGi

NoGi
Janis Riekstins
Janis Riekstins
12:00
13:00

Beginners NoGi

NoGi
Dominik Szymanski
Dominik Szymanski
18:00
19:30

Fundamentals BJJ

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Janis Riekstins
Janis Riekstins
09:15
10:00

Juniors BJJ under 8's

Juniors
Diana Sujewicz
Diana Sujewicz
10:00
11:00

Juniors BJJ over 8's

Juniors
Pawel SujewiczDiana Sujewicz
Pawel Sujewicz, Diana Sujewicz
11:00
12:30

Mixed Level BJJ

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Pawel Sujewicz
Pawel Sujewicz

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07:00
08:00

Mixed level NoGi

NoGi
Thom Keen
Thom Keen
12:00
13:00

Mixed level NoGi

NoGi
Janis Riekstins
Janis Riekstins
17:15
18:00

Juniors BJJ under 8's

Juniors
Diana Sujewicz
Diana Sujewicz
18:00
19:00

Juniors BJJ over 8's

Juniors
Thom KeenDiana Sujewicz
Thom Keen, Diana Sujewicz
19:00
20:30

Mixed level NoGi

NoGi
Janis Riekstins
Janis Riekstins
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Member Stories

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  • Matthew Hamilton 6 months ago

    Trained here a few times while visiting Ipswich for work. Knowledgeable coaches and really friendly guys. Would recommend!

  • Kris Towells 8 months ago

    By far the best club I've trained at. Great coaches, trained by some of the best in the world. The high belts are always happy to help, and very welcoming to new starters.

  • Stanley Wright 8 months ago

    Great coaches, great people.

  • Joseph Paul (Joe) 9 months ago

    The best gym for Jiu-Jitsu in Ipswich. The level and quality of the coaches is world class and the atmosphere is very welcoming. Facilities are always clean, mats are actually meant for these types of activities, and location is very easy to get to. Plenty of classes are available and times suit most lifestyles. The kids program is by far the best in the area, watching the coaches interact with the kids is amazing. If you are thinking about Jiu-Jitsu, make Ipswich Combat Academy your first stop.

  • Tomasz Bozyk 9 months ago

    Hi. I highly recommend this martial arts school. I started my BJJ journey at the age of 40+. Thanks to excellent coaches, I won my first competition after six months of attending classes. The coaches are very patient, understanding, and very helpful in mastering this difficult martial art. Furthermore, the school has a "family" atmosphere. Each "fighter" strives to maintain this atmosphere, regardless of belt color or experience, because they understand that each of them started with no foundation in this martial art. It's worth a try. I highly recommend it. TOM BO

  • Curtis Garrett 9 months ago

    The best coaches I've ever trained under, hands down.
    Come down for lessons aimed at all levels, with the most welcoming community I've been a part of. I can't recommend it enough!

  • Zydrune Horsman 9 months ago

    Myself and my daughter been going to this gym for a couple of years now. Super friendly and welcoming, and the best place we found in Ipswich to train. 💪👌

  • Charlie Felton 9 months ago

    Super beginner friendly and the coaches are very knowledgable and passionate about BJJ

  • kyana maaf 9 months ago

    Great session with an excellent coach, thank you pawel

  • SirHC X 1 year ago

    I've a friendship who started BJJ one by one at ICA and eventually I went to try it. Originally was reluctant as it was outside my comfort zone and I never thought about doing something like this!

    I went to try once and never stopped going! I'm even competing next weekend, so it's a leisurely hobby, but when I'm up for it, I can do it competitively, all within my pace. It's been great, from the point of understanding the sport better, which is way safer than what I thought, it's great fitness and the guys there are great, so there's a very good social aspect, and no egos which I like!

    The instructors are great, Janis is a great black belt instructor and very experience. Same for the others

    There are sessions everyday, weekdays have them in the morning afternoon and evening so I can go whenever works around me!

  • Marianna Kravjanszki 1 year ago

    My son, who is just turning 5, absolutely loves coming here. Friendly and professional instructors who clearly love what they do and are very good with kids. I wish we could come more often😊Hopefully they're considering having classes on Fridays, too😉

  • George Payne 1 year ago

    Nice bunch of coaches and students. Great place to train.

  • thomas mann 1 year ago

    Great atmosphere and high level coaching for all levels.

  • Gianni Rinaldi 2 years ago

    Nice clean and modern gym with shower facilities and changing rooms. Amazing club, very welcoming and suitable for all levels. Whether your a hobbyist or a competitor, there are classes for everyone. Elite level coaches who are always helpful and take time out to teach each individual and help improve everyone's BJJ level. Very friendly members and welcoming coaches. Would highly recommend to anyone

  • Nuno Correia 2 years ago

    If you're curious about starting BJJ or are experienced with the art, this is the place to be.
    I would highly recommend this academy, started 9 months ago and it has been the best journey I've been on. Everyone's friendly and welcoming, you'll have a great time! The coaches are of high level and I couldn't recommend any better!

  • Ben Wyard 2 years ago

    Clean and friendly with a great atmosphere. The coaches are of a very high level and always on hand to answer questions.
    Shower facilities, clean bathroom and male and female changing rooms. They also run a very successful kids program.

  • nathan jackson 2 years ago

    Welcoming, high level, if you're looking for casual experience or to compete. Patient and helpful coaches. Great team atmosphere

  • Newey Coffee 2 years ago

    If you're looking for a BJJ gym, this is the place to go! Flawless facilities, excellent instruction and great vibes.

  • a Life of Lemons 2 years ago

    Amazing place and honestly made me fall in love with bjj so quickly! Definitely recommend

  • William Doyle 2 years ago

    Brilliant facility and expert coaching.

  • Julius Amorim 2 years ago

    One of the best teams on Ipswich

  • Alain Pozo 2 years ago

    Best gym in Suffolk

  • Balders74 3 years ago

    Very welcoming friendly team

    Great location, easy parking 👌
    Facilities spot on. 👌

  • Lee Brade 3 years ago

    Welcoming and very professionally run gym, run by some exceptional BJJ athletes!

  • Gary Oliver 3 years ago

    Excellent gym & coaches!

  • Khaldoon Saqallah 3 years ago

    awesome staff!

  • Tom Aylott 4 years ago

    Absolutely fantastic facility. Clean, airy with a large matted area
    Janis and Pawel are both fantastic competitors and coaches and the environment is friendly with everybody willing to help.
    Best team In Suffolk!

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