Welcome to Derbyshire Kickboxing

The first steps are often the hardest to take, but are the most rewarding. At Derbyshire Kickboxing we strive to provide the best instruction around where:

You Will

Practice in a safe and welcoming environment
Be taught by a fully qualified black belt instructor
Learn realistic self defense
Meet like minded people
Have full support and encouragement from the coaching team
Improve flexibility and general fitness

You Will Not

Be put at risk
Be forced to fight (ever!)
Be singled out from the rest of the group
Do the same class twice
Get bored with repetitive exercises
Be made to do anything you are not comfortable with

Providing the best quality kickboxing training for all ages and fitness levels in the Derbyshire area. We recognise everyone’s reasons for starting martial arts vary.

We aim to deliver a wide variety in the classes, improving fitness, self-confidence, flexibility, and realistic self-defence. Most classes concentrate on the non-contact elements of the sport, but exposure to sparring and competitions is available if desired.

Reviews from our Members

Andrew HastilowRecommendedTuesday, April 23rd, 2024 at 10:00am

Would definitely recommend, my son joined (Alfreton) and eventually talked me into joining, one of the best things I've done, very friendly and great instruction. Why not give it a go

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Carolyn WoodRecommendedThursday, June 6th, 2019 at 9:34pm

my balance stamina and confidence have improved. Nice group great teachers.

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Thomas SeatonRecommendedFriday, February 3rd, 2017 at 11:36am

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Emma Jane MussonRecommendedThursday, February 2nd, 2017 at 12:33am

I started kickboxing to get back into some exercise! I wasn't sure at first but once I had a go I knew I needed to do this! I have loved every bit since! I would recommend anyone joining- for exercise - for greats friends and for the great feel of being able to accomplish something!! This is literally for everyone!!!! <3

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Elise StonemanRecommendedMonday, January 18th, 2016 at 8:41pm

Since starting kickboxing 2 years ago, my fitness levels have increased hugely, and I've now reached my purple belt. It's a fantastic sport, and there isn't a better club to learn it with than Derbyshire Kickboxing. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, you feel right at home from your first session. Each week is different from the last, and you recognise the benefits almost instantly.

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Tracey GarnhamRecommendedMonday, January 18th, 2016 at 8:17pm

Great fun, great atmosphere, great people who make you feel welcome

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Jane LouiseRecommendedSaturday, January 9th, 2016 at 6:58pm

Really enjoyed learning the art of kickboxing and have the most amazing time in the process in less than a year I have learnt so much more than I ever expected.

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2025 - save the dates!

Sunday 11th May - Interclub - Clifton
Saturday 5th Jul - Pre-Grading - Belper Leisure Centre
Sunday 13th Jul - Grading - Belper Leisure Centre
Saturday 4th Oct - Pre-Grading - Belper Leisure Centre
Sunday 12th Oct - Grading - Belper Leisure Centre
Sunday 23rd Nov - Interclub - Derbyshire

Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, May 11th, 2025 at 5:27pm

🎉 another amazing interclub tournament done 🥊😀 37 competitors from across Derbyshire Kickboxing and our PKA sister clubs at Kickbox UK 💪 55 bouts across the day and great junior pad work displays 😀 huge thanks to Paul Hickman, Adam Sharman, David Allen-Ashcroft, Jon Davies, Nicki Underwood and the team from KickboxUK who helped ensure the day ran so smoothly again 🎉 can’t wait for the next one 😀

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Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, May 11th, 2025 at 8:48am

All set for the first interclub of the year with our PKAsoster clubs from Kickbox UK at Clifton 👍🥊 good luck to everyone stepping up today 😀

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Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, April 27th, 2025 at 2:13pm

Well done to everyone from Derbyshire Kickboxing and our PKA sister clubs at Kickbox UK who went through a gruelling 3 hour pre black belt session today to gain confirmation as being ready for the big exam at the end of May 👍💪 great effort and determination shown, first hurdle cleared 🎉😀🥊

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Derbyshire KickboxingThursday, April 24th, 2025 at 6:30pm

📣 Don’t forget, the deadline for fighter entries for the first interclub of the year is fast approaching ⏰⏳ see you instructor to make sure you’re entered to take part and have all the required kit to be part of this great day together with our PKA sister clubs from Kickbox UK 🥊😀

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Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, April 6th, 2025 at 6:44pm

🎉 £800 raised through Kicking for Courtney 🎉 Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the 30,000 kicks in 30 days, dontated or supported this great event ❤️

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Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, March 30th, 2025 at 12:51pm

Here’s Rachael (instructor for Ripley) and daughter Emily with one of their daily 100 kicks for Courtney 👍 apologies for the lack of sound 😳😂 Rachael did do another little explanation video with sound but can only post up one video per post 🤷‍♂️ donation link below 😀 https://edge.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE

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Derbyshire KickboxingFriday, March 28th, 2025 at 9:06am

Here’s Sean (instructor for Belper Thursday class and Alfreton) with Joel of the Coaching Team blasting out their 100 daily kicks for Kicks for Courtney 👍💪🥊 a few days left to donate to this great cause - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE

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Derbyshire KickboxingWednesday, March 26th, 2025 at 9:13am

Here’s Mel (instructor for Belper Monday class) smashing out her daily 100 kicks for Kicks for Courtney - link below if you’d like to donate to this great cause - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE

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Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, March 23rd, 2025 at 11:17am

Here’s Ceri (instructor for Ashbourne, Etwall and Wirksworth) completing his 100 kicks a day over March for Kicks for Courtney 💪🥊😀 see link below to donate to this great cause https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE

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Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, March 23rd, 2025 at 11:14am

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Derbyshire KickboxingWednesday, March 19th, 2025 at 9:48am

😀👍 here is Paul (instructor for Ashbourne, Etwall and occasionally Wirksworth) smashing his 100 daily kicks for Courtney - see link below if you’d like to donate to this great cause

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE

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Derbyshire KickboxingWednesday, March 12th, 2025 at 9:08am

See video below of Neil (Heanor class) and Adam (Matlock class) doing their 100 kicks a day for Kicks for Courtney 👍 lost count multiple times so not 100% it was 100 but will make up any we missed over March 🤷‍♂️💪😂 big shout out to Adam who sadly suffers with MS so this was a real warrior effort from him 💪 donate to this great cause on the link below

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE

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