KB Kickboxing

KB Kickboxing’s approach to teaching Kickboxing techniques is quite revolutionary in the world of martial arts. Kelly’s style of Kickboxing is very different to all other Kickboxing schools; it is unique. She has applied her extensive knowledge of Kung Fu, Boxing and Kickboxing to ensure that the martial arts is accessible to all.

Each class lasts for one hour. The lesson begins with a 10 minute warm-up, which incorporates punching and blocking. After a 7-10 minute stretch, the remainder of the class involves kicking and punching. The classes incorporate air work and pad work, the latter being great for self-defence, learning where to be stood to land a strike is key.

Our members’ skills are also perfected by sparring with other students (controlled, equipped contact practice). Our lessons are semi-contact, focused on boosting morale, not demoralising. Violence and aggression do not exist in KB Fitness’s vocabulary. Martial arts training within our school is highly controlled. The focus of our classes is not to hit hard and ‘damage’ other members of the class – everybody’s got to go to work the next day after all. Some of our students never wish to spar, which is absolutely fine. There is never any contact with another person for these students, they just work in the air or onto gloves.

New ideas and techniques are introduced week by week. The first classes should be treated as a starting block. Starting from the basic stance, students learn the Kickboxing moves step by step. Special attention is given to you so that you are learning at a speed that is suited to you. Every lesson provides new Kickboxing tips and advice.

Our lessons meet the demands of the experienced and fit, as well as complete beginners and those of us whom could be fitter. All the classes will push you consistently through new limits, although you will be encouraged to choose your own pace throughout the session. An example: if the task is to throw 2 side kicks, you can kick just once if that is sufficient for you; after a few classes you’ll be able to do 2.

All in all, the classes really work you hard. The music and collective energy keep your adrenaline going and the buzz comes from the high-impact routine (you can train at a lower impact if you need to). A great work out, leaving you feeling fantastic afterwards. The lessons are not ‘set to’ music as such, the beat is just a motivational force working with the instructor to push you.