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Karate Kickboxing Kungfu Tae-Kwondo Self-Defence

We are more than a club, we are a family

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Our Classes

Little dragons 3-5yr

Fun Fun Fun while they learn, develop & improve their focus & motor skills

Karate Taekwondo

Junior (6+) & Adult Karate classes are ideal for the beginner & experienced.

Kickboxing JUnior & Adult

Separate Junior & Adult Kickboxing Great for fitness & Self defence

Kungfu - Hok Fu Lung Phai

Adult class (13yrs+) A Collective of 3 Animal Styles

a family feel martial arts school

Why Choose SESMA?

Norwich Karate Kickboxing Self Defence Kungfu Tae-Kwondo.

Whichever martial arts you choose at SESMA?

Here’s just a taste of what you (or your child) will gain from training with us:

✔️ Better Health, Fitness & Flexibility

✔️ Leadership & Life Skills

✔️ Increased Confidence

✔️ Focus & Concentration

✔️ Respect & Discipline

✔️ Self Defence & Restraints

✔️ Awareness & Avoidance

✔️ A Clear Path to Black Belt

Train in a Purpose-Built Martial Arts Studio

Train in a dedicated martial arts studio that’s safe, welcoming, and fully equipped for your success.

No egos. No intimidation. Just an environment built for growth, achievement, and belonging.

At SESMA, we’ve built a community where every student matters.

From your very first class, you’ll feel seen, supported, and encouraged to grow.

✅ Classes led by senior instructors with years of experience in teaching

✅ Assisted by 1st Dan black belts and junior black belts

✅ A unique Buddy-Up system for beginners—so you’ll never feel lost or left out

Our instructors are fully qualified, DBS-checked, insured, and trained in safeguarding. But more importantly, they’re passionate about helping students become stronger on and off the mat.

More than a martial arts club...

Family Days Children’s Parties Fun Events Workshops Helping the Community Social Events

It’s what makes us special and different from other martial art clubs

SESMA Martial Arts Norwich

4.9

Based on 59 reviews

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Victoria Barden

18:24 03 Oct 25

SESMA is an exclusive family, teaching both karate and kick boxing. They have been amazing with my children, they encourage, nurture and support ; bringing out the best in children. I am very grateful for everything they have done and continue to do.

Jess Button

08:11 27 Jun 25

absolutely amazing martial arts classes! Ive never been into martial arts, and it never really crossed my mind, but so glad it did after a while! I’m only doing the kickboxing as that sparks my interest the most but I honestly couldn’t recommend SESMA enough. Really friendly instructors who are patient, understanding, knowledgeable, and supportive, and overall they have a great community. It’s an excellent & fun way to stay (or get) fit, strong & flexible, also works wonders for stamina, power & endurance too. I always look forward to going to the kickboxing sessions, even if I’ve had a long day. SESMA is amazing!

Karl Roberts

20:42 28 Jan 25

Fantastic martial arts club. With skilled and experienced coaches. I highly recommend Sesma

Megan Haystead

11:23 04 Jan 25

Steven Kett

16:56 10 Sep 24

Amazing, family friendly martial arts school with extremely knowledgeable and patient instructors. Highly recommend

Skathi

11:44 09 Jun 24

I joined SESMA 2 years ago, to help with my mobility. I have multiple chronic health conditions. The Sensei's at SESMA are friendly, helpful, patient. It has allowed me to be more mobile, confident, stronger and social.
Unlike other dojo's I have been to, SESMA is a welcoming place, free of elitists and in no way intimidating.
Highly recommend SESMA for youngsters and adults.

Ann-Katrin Fritz

20:57 08 Jun 24

Arguably one of the best if not the best Karate school in the country. Super friendly, like a family, technically very high standard, which is reflected in their ongoing high numbers of Team GB members and World Championship titles. They do parent and child classes and it’s such a nice way to spend time together and do something for your coordination, fitness, flexibility, strength, balance and stamina, which is so important for health and longevity. My daughter has blossomed to be more confident again and it’s a joy to see how far she’s come. They are also trained and equipped to teach children with educational needs. We also enjoy the special events such as the games evening and the paddle board family day. Very happy that we’ve joined, as it so much more than just a sports club.

Steve Engledow

21:06 06 Mar 24

I've tried marshal arts a couple of times at other places but found the classes to be overly serious and elitist. But at SESMA, right from the outset, the staff and students have all been really friendly and welcoming.

I've had been coming here for just over a year for karate lessons with my son when I decided to sign up for kickboxing as well. It's a great addition to the karate and means I'm in the dojo 3 days a week doing things I wish I'd taken up decades ago (I'm 43)!

If you're at all nervous about taking up martial arts, sign up for a trial and give it a go.

Denise Jackson

13:40 27 Jan 24

Jess Knight

21:48 13 Nov 23

My daughter has been going to SESMA Little Dragons for a few months now. She absolutely loves going to classes and then showing family and friends her new skills!
The instructors are enthusiastic and keep the learning fun every time. I highly recommend SESMA.

Why study Martial Arts?

MARTIAL ARTS TEACHES YOUR CHILD COMMITMENT

CHILD’S Confidence & Focus IMPROVEs WHEN PRACTISING MARTIAL ARTS

Our Locations

SESMA STUDIO NORWICH

Unit 19 Drayton Industrial Estate
Taverham Rd Drayton Norwich NR8 6RL
Tel: 01603528688

SESMA ASHDON

Ashdon Village Hall Ashdon
Saffron Walden CB10 2HA
Tel: 07789748176

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My daughter attended the first session being extremely nervous and anxious not wanting me to leave her side. After only 4 sessions she was confident to go inside on her own and is looking forward to it every week.. Everyone is very professional and friendly. Making the children comfortable and happy. Couldn't recommend them highly enough.

Such a great and welcoming team of fantastic instructors that provide engaging lessons for the whole family.

A welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which to learn martial arts from some of the best teachers around. I highly recommend the kickboxing classes to anyone wishing to develop fitness, flexibility, strength and technique.

My daughter has attended Sesma for the last 5 years and today achieved her purple belt at a grading which was organised so that she could achieve before Christmas. During lockdown she did struggle but the adaptions the club made helped her carry on learning and enjoying the sessions. The support she has had over this time from the whole team at Sesma has been amazing. It has undoubtedly shaped the individual she is becoming- her confidence is growing, she is more focused and coordinated in all aspects of her learning both at Sesma and at school. Thank-you Master Wayne and your team for your hard work, dedication and flexibility and I hope Daisy will carry on enjoying the sessions every week and make it to black belt standard one day !