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, 2023/24

  • 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.

To attend a session, wear athletic clothing that allows you to move freely, and bring a drink to stay hydrated! Training is barefoot, so shoes are irrelevant. There is space to change in on-site. We provide boxing gloves and shinguards, but if you have your own please bring them! 

Handwraps and mouthguards are recommended, but not required. 

 

 

 

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 blades@essex.ac.uk

TRAINING TIMES

CLUB TRAINING

Tuesday

5-6.30PM

Activity Studio 3

Women's Only Session - Please book on Essex Sport App

CLUB TRAINING

Tuesday

6.30-8PM

Activity Studio 3

All members - Please book on Essex Sport App

CLUB TRAINING

Thursday

5-6.30PM

Activity Studio 3

Women's Only Session - Please book on Essex Sport App
CLUB TRAINING

Thursday 

6.30-8PM

Activity Studio 3

All members - Please book on Essex Sport App
CLUB TRAINING

Saturday

11-1PM

Activity Studio 1

All members - Please book on Essex Sport App

 

CLUB COMMITTEE

Alumni Officer

Coach

Fundraising Officer

Kit Manager

President

Publicity & Communications

Secretary

Treasurer

Vice-President

Volunteering Officer

Welfare Officer

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