Train, learn and heal in a safe and welcoming space

Avictus offers a wealth of classes and training opportunities for Essex residents who want to get fit, have fun, and learn vital self-defence skills from some of the UK’s most experienced senior instructors.

Ideally located in Thorpe Bay, and boasting its own onsite gym and studio space, our versatile venue can also be adapted to deliver world-class knowledge in a variety of formats to suit everybody’s needs.

Pop in for a chat and a coffee to begin your journey with the Avictus family or drop us a message to discuss how we can support you!

There’s nothing quite like Avictus.

On the surface, we’re a boutique health and wellbeing centre that delivers best-in-class self-defence training.

But we offer so much more than your standard fitness classes; we’re here to use our hard-earned skills to teach, to inspire, to support, and above all, to empower.

Click to discover what Avictus stands for, and how we’re using our training and experience to benefit the wider Southend community.

We can teach your little ones how to protect themselves in challenging or dangerous situations.

Avictus offers a range of training courses and classes for our younger visitors, all of which are headed up by our Senior Instructor, Angie, a black belt martial artist and highly attained Kung Fu Sifu. 

These fun and highly rewarding sessions are designed to boost kids’ fitness and engage them in a variety of self-defence techniques.