Business Details
17 Years
experience
Expert Martial Arts & Boxing Training in Braintree
Established in 2009, The Martial Arts Centre is a premier facility dedicated to traditional and competitive martial arts disciplines. Our Chief Instructor, Sensei David Wilson, brings decades of expertise, including international competition success and leadership roles in UK karate governance. We offer a unique combination of Shotokan Karate, Kickboxing, Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga, and professional boxing under England Boxing accreditation. Our approach blends modern teaching methods with traditional principles to foster discipline, fitness, and self-defence skills for all ages and abilities. With a proven track record of producing award-winning athletes and coaches, we provide structured training programmes for youth, adults, and senior citizens.Our facility includes dedicated spaces for light contact, full contact, and self-defence sessions, alongside private lessons with video analysis. We maintain affiliations with Karate England, WUMA, England Boxing, and the RGJJ network to ensure the highest standards of instruction. Our team of qualified Level 2 England Boxing coaches and British Boxing Board of Control trainers deliver tailored guidance for amateur and professional boxers. With flexible class times across six days a week and a free first lesson for all disciplines, we prioritise accessibility and community engagement. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition as a multi-award-winning sports club with a focus on personal development and technical mastery.
Services
Karate
Kickboxing
Jiu Jitsu
Krav Maga
Boxing
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 14 years of proven expertise in traditional and competitive martial arts
- Our Chief Instructor holds a Silver Medal from the World Tang Soo Do Championships
- We provide free first lessons across all disciplines for new members
- Our team includes England Boxing Level 2 coaches and BBOC-certified trainers
- We maintain unique affiliations with four international martial arts organisations
Associations and certifications
- Karate England
- WUMA
- England Boxing
- RGJJ Network
- English Karate Federation
Services
Karate Training
We offer traditional Shotokan Karate instruction for all belt levels, incorporating light contact, points-based, and full contact techniques. Our curriculum develops discipline, precision, and self-defence capabilities through structured kata and kumite practice. Classes cater to children from age 4, adults, and competitive squad members.
Kickboxing
Our kickboxing programme teaches technical striking combinations, footwork, and defensive strategies. Sessions include youth and adult classes with progressive intensity levels, focusing on fitness development and controlled sparring. Qualified instructors ensure safe skill progression for recreational and competitive boxers.
Jiu Jitsu
Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu instruction covers ground fighting techniques, joint locks, and submission holds. The curriculum emphasizes practical self-defence applications and positional control. Classes accommodate beginners through advanced practitioners in both gi and no-gi formats.
Krav Maga
Our Krav Maga programme focuses on real-world self-defence scenarios, teaching disarms, strikes, and situational awareness. The system prioritizes instinctive movements and multiple attacker defence strategies, suitable for civilian protection and law enforcement applications.
Boxing
England Boxing-accredited training includes technical skill development, pad work, and sparring sessions. Our British Boxing Board of Control-certified coaches prepare athletes for amateur competitions and professional careers, with dedicated strength and conditioning components.
People
Sensei David Wilson
Chief Instructor
Internationally decorated martial artist with a Silver Medal at the 1991 World Tang Soo Do Championships. Founding director of the English Karate Federation and 2018 WUKF World Champion. Over 30 years of instructional experience across multiple disciplines.
Questions
What martial arts disciplines do you teach?
We offer Shotokan Karate, Kickboxing, Royce Gracie Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga, and England Boxing-accredited boxing programmes for all skill levels.
Are there age restrictions for classes?
We accept students from age 4 upwards, with dedicated youth classes and senior citizen fitness sessions. No upper age limit for participation.
Do you offer trial sessions?
Yes, your first lesson in any discipline is completely free with no booking required. Experience our training environment risk-free.
What are your instructors' qualifications?
Our team includes England Boxing Level 2 coaches, British Boxing Board of Control trainers, and internationally certified martial arts instructors with decades of combined experience.
Are there competition opportunities?
We provide competitive pathways in Karate, Kickboxing, and Boxing with squad sessions and tournament preparation for local, national, and international events.
What facilities do you have available?
Our dedicated dojo features separate training areas for light contact, full contact, and self-defence practice, plus strength and conditioning equipment.
