GRADINGS
The Kickboxing programme has a full grading structure from white belt to black belt. We grade 3 times a year to test the level the student is at. Grading is not obligatory but we have found that it helps the student progress faster and keeps their focus and motivation.
SEMINARS
We have regular seminars with world calss instructors such as Bob Breen, Phil Norman and others, who visit CDA to pass on their unique skills and training practices.
Students get to train with the best around in the comfort of their own club. Click for more info.
PRIVATE TUITION
If you want to progress your training fast then 1:1 tuition will enable you to do that. We can focus on where you need support and fine tune the training you receive in class. 1:1's can be arranged to meet your needs. Click for more info
TIME TO TEST WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN LEARNING
FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT CLUB
Once a month we come together on a Friday Night and put the months training to test.
Friday Night Fight Club is a dedicated 1 hour session of pure sparring.
We go harder than in classes, and really test where our skill and grit levels are.
This is open to all members and also non members from other clubs.
We still ensure that everyone is respectful and different levels of ability are adjusted for, but it is a good hard kickboxing session and is looked forward to and feared by all participants.
PHIL NORMANS GHOST ELUSIVE COMBAT
WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN AFFILIATE CLUB OF THE GHOST FIGHTING SYSTEM
Ghost is an elusive striking system, developed over two decades of competition fighting and experience. With all things being equal, Ghost enables you strike an opponent with minimal return, leaving an opponent bruised and confused and often trying to play catch up.
This unorthodox system teaches you dynamic striking angles whilst utilising evasive movement, leaving the person in front of you hitting thin air and feeling like they are fighting a ghost!
DESIGNED FOR YOU!
Beginners Only!!!
Are you ready to ignite your fitness routine, but feel intimidated by martial arts? Fear not! Our 4-week Kickboxing Beginner Programme is specifically designed to welcome complete beginners and guide you every step of the way!
Whether you're looking to get fit, learn self-defence, or simply try something new, our 4-week Kickboxing Beginner Programme is the perfect starting point. Get ready to kick those fears aside, embrace the challenge, and transform your life. Your journey to a stronger, more confident you starts here!
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KICKBOXING
Whether it is FUN, FITNESS or FIGHTING, we've got your back!
CDA's Kickboxing classes focus on stand-up punching and kicking techniques from American kickboxing, Muay Thai, Savate and Taekwondo/Karate.
We can train you for competitions, fitness or just for the fun of it!
PUNCHING
Our Kickboxing programme uses western boxing as the main structure of our hand striking, we also add elements from Kali and Ghost Elusive Combat to make our punches effective and efficient, elusive and accurate.
KICKING
We take kicks from Karate, Muay Thai, Savate and Taekwondo, this gives us a large range of leg techniques to attack with. Even if you are not flexible kicks to your opponents legs are just as effective as higher kicks.
CLINCH
We use clinch (grappling) techniques from Muay Thai for when the fight gets up close. From here we can use elbows, knees and sweeps to attack our opponent. The clinch is an essential part in being a complete fighter (or is just good hard fun).
PAD WORK
We use focus mits, Thai pads, kick shields and punch bags to build striking power and targeting. This allows a safe way to train kickboxing and a great way to work off the weeks tensions, It also develops accuracy and timing.
SPARRING
Sparring is developed in a progressive way, starting with light contact for beginners and building as students get more experienced to semi and full contact if people wish. We make sure that people leave their egos at the door when they train as everyone is there to have fun and develop safely.
FITNESS
Technique and skill is one thing but if you cannot last more than 30 seconds without gassing then you are in trouble. Fitness is essential to our training and all the pad work, sparring and partner drills are mixed with traditional fitness elements to get you fighting fit.
NOT SURE KICKBOXING IS FOR YOU? WHY NOT COME FOR A FREE TRIAL!
AT CDA KICKBOXING WE MAKE EVERYONE FEEL WELCOME
We know it can be daunting starting something new, especially Kickboxing classes, many people fear it will not be a friendly place to train. This is why we offer a no obligation FREE trial class, and guarantee a warm welcome.
Our staff will settle you in and help you learn through our structured and progressive programme.
Fill in the form and get your trial booked today.
Or if you would like to access our Beginners only 4 week programme then click here for more details: 4 Week Programme
Kickboxing will keep you FIT, FLEXIBLE and STRONG. The training is hard but the REWARDS and BENEFITS make it worth it!
We push our students to get the most out of their training and to get the best out of themselves!
Through the many kickboxing drills, exercises and techniques we work on, students develop the speed, distance and timing necessary to be proficient and effective fighters, both for sport and reality.
The full body workout from a hard session is unmatched.
The sparring aspect adds another level testing the true spirit of a student, mentally, physically and emotionally as they push through fear and tiredness and gain a real sense of achievement as they develop and work through the Kickboxing programme.
Tristan
Lee is the most friendly instructor I think I have ever had. Lee is extremely capable and a very natural martial artist and a great and patient instructor. His classes have a great vibe and you feel right at home very quickly. Kickboxing classes have a great dynamic and meet the requirements of all levels.
Rob
CDA is just what I was looking for in a club after a lay off from martial arts of nearly 20 years. Lee is a great instructor and makes you feel at home straight away. Everyone is very friendly and the training is very varied and interesting.
KICKBOXING
SPARRING
THAI BOXING
K-1
SAVATE
PAD WORK
TIME TO GET FIGHTING FIT!
HARD AND REWARDING PHYSICAL TRAINING
Kickboxing provides an aerobic workout that burns calories and can help you lose weight. Research shows that elite and amateur kickboxers have more muscle mass and lower percentages of body fat. A person who weighs 70 kg can burn 372 calories during just 30 minutes of kickboxing.
Kickboxing training helps to build muscle mass, boosts your metabolism and pushes your body to lose weight even faster. Moreover, it is a great cardio workout, which means it can help to tone your body faster than other forms of exercise. Kickboxing is particularly helpful in toning the belly and love handles
Do i have to do sparring?
Sparring is an integral and essential part of Kickboxing, it is like training football and never playing a match. However the contact level is up to you, and we make sure nobody is fighting harder than they are comfortable with. If you don't want to spar and just want fitness, then try out our Cardio K-Box programme instead!
Can i have a FREE trial?
YES we offer a no obligation FREE trial to try out our martial arts, kickboxing, self defence and children's classes.
Just fill out the contact form and we will be in touch.
What kit do i need to train?
Initially a pair of boxing gloves or bag mits are needed, then a gum shield, groin guard, and shin guards. All of which we sell in our pro shop. But this can be purchased over time. We can lend you a pair of gloves for your trial, and a gum shield is a few quid!
I am not very flexible, will i be alright with all the kicking?
YES as alot of the kicking we do is below the belt. Having the ability to kick to the head in kickboxing is great, and gives you more options. We have stretching sessions and can help you with that, but low kicking is fine so flexibility will not hold you back.
In our kickboxing classes everyone can go at their own pace, we will encourage and push you along, but we have a real mixed group. Your fitness will improve the more you train, and you will see massive growth and development in a short space of time.
How fit do i have to be to take part?