The Combat Academy Sunderland
Martial arts and kickboxing academy on Riverside Road in Southwick, running classes for children from age four, teens and adults, including ladies-only kickboxing.
About The Combat Academy Sunderland
The Combat Academy opened its Sunderland academy in 2023 at Unit 16a Riverside Road in Southwick, with on-site parking. It is part of a wider network of Combat Academy sites, and the Sunderland team is led by senior instructor Stu Roper with Jamie Roper and Ryan Foster. The academy draws members from Southwick, Fulwell, Monkwearmouth, Roker and Castletown.
Children start in Little Ninjas for ages four to seven, then move into the junior martial arts programme for ages eight to twelve. Teens and adults train in kickboxing, with a ladies-only kickboxing class and a fighter development programme for committed students who want to compete. Published opening hours are 4pm to 9pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. New students can book a taster session through the website.
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