Arena Karate Hadleigh was established in October 1975 by Billy Brennan and is based at the Ansell Centre in Hadleigh. The club has a long-standing history within the local community and continues to provide high-quality karate training for all ages and abilities.

In 2012, the club was taken over by Stefanie Barnes, who has continued to run and develop the classes ever since. She is supported by assistant instructors Chris Hodgkinson and Jamie Hodgkinson, helping to deliver structured and engaging training sessions.

Training times:

Monday: 6:00pm – 7:00pm (Beginners to Yellow Belts – 11th Kyu)

Monday: 7:00pm – 8:00pm (Yellow Belts to Dan Grades)

Classes are designed to support progression at every level, from complete beginners through to advanced students, in a focused and supportive environment.