Essex Blades Kickboxing

WHAT IS kickboxing?

Kickboxing is a dynamic combat sport that combines the finesse of Western boxing with the intricacies of Asian martial arts. In addition to powerful punches, it incorporates a diverse range of kicking techniques and the use of knee strikes. Club training includes learning the foundations of kickboxing, more intermidate techniques, physical conditioning and the opportunity for sparring (optional yet encouraged). Our style of training blends different aspects of martial arts such as K1 kickboxing, dutch style kickboxing, Muay Thai, Karate and Taekwondo to provide you with effective, powerful (and sometimes flashy) fighting moves.

We strongly encourage anyone interested in learning kickboxing or who is looking to pick up a new sport to join since we offer training that allows newcomers to gain fighting experience quickly. No matter your experience, whether a first-timer, seasoned competitor, or just looking for a fun and unique way to stay in shape, the Essex University Kickboxing Club has a place just for you!

Kickboxing is an individual sport but members have the opportunity to compete throughout the year in various competitions.

RECENT HONOURS

  • Tahmid Chowdhury - Semi Finalist (Advanced Heavyweight) - University Kickboxing Championships 2019

  • Adam Wright - Semi Finalist (Intermediate Middleweight) - University Kickboxing Championships 2019

  • Adam Wright - Semi Finalist (Advanced Lightweight) - University Kickboxing Championships 2023

  • Essex Blades Gold Standard Club - 2019/20, 2021/22, 2022/23

  • Shortlisted Social Club of the year 2022/23

GET STARTED

To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.

The club provides boxing gloves as well as shin pads, but members are encouraged to bring their own. The club’s equipment also includes Kick shields, Thai pads, Focus pads, Skipping ropes, Free and standing bags. Members are only required to bring water and a mouthguard. Handwraps are also advised but not essential. 

 

Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University of Essex) purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes. Memberships are uploaded to the Essex Sport system manually and so it may take up to 5 working days before you are able to book onto your session via the Essex Sport app and attend training sessions.

Should you have any problems please email scadmin@essex.ac.uk

TRAINING TIMES

CLUB TRAINING

Tuesday

5-6.30PM

Sports Arena

Women's Only Session

CLUB TRAINING

Tuesday

6.30-8PM

Sports Arena

All members welcome

CLUB TRAINING

Thursday

5-6.30PM

Sports Arena

Women's Only Session
CLUB TRAINING

Thursday 

6.30-8PM

Sports Arena

All members welcome
CLUB TRAINING

Saturday

11-1PM

Sports Arena

All members welcome

 

CLUB COMMITTEE

President

Secretary

Social Events Officer

Social Media Officer

Treasurer

Vice-President

Welfare Officer

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