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 Hastilow
Tuesday, 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 Wood
Thursday, June 6th, 2019 at 9:34pm
my balance stamina and confidence have improved. Nice group great teachers.
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Thomas Seaton
Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at 11:36am
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Emma Jane Musson
Thursday, 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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2026 - save the dates!

  • Saturday 7th Mar - Pre-Grading & Pre-Brown-Belt - Belper Leisure Centre
  • Sunday 15th Mar - Grading - Belper Leisure Centre
  • Sunday 17th May - Interclub - Clifton
  • Saturday 4th Jul - Pre-Grading - Belper Leisure Centre
  • Sunday 12th Jul - Grading - Belper Leisure Centre
  • Saturday 3rd Oct - Interclub - Derbyshire
  • Saturday 14th Nov - Pre-Grading & Pre-Brown-Belt - Belper Leisure Centre
  • Sunday 22nd Nov - Grading - Belper Leisure Centre

Derbyshire Kickboxing

Derbyshire Kickboxing is a division of the Professional Kickboxing Association (PKA) operating classes for all abilities in the Derbyshire area.
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Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, July 12th, 2026 at 8:45pm
πŸŽ‰πŸ₯Š our busiest and best grading exam yet πŸ₯ŠπŸŽ‰ over 145 belts taken across the PKA national standard with every club from the Derbyshire Kickboxing family represented πŸ’ͺ huge well done to everyone, the standard, skill and determination was clear from the first minute of the junior red belt session, all the way to the end of the adult higher grades exam πŸ˜€ huge thanks to everyone from the instructing and coaching team who sure today ran so smoothly Melissa Osborne Adam Sharman Paul Hickman Sean Wincott David Allen-Ashcroft Jon Davies Martin Ellis Tracey Garnham Kate HJ Rachael Smith Nicki Underwood Harrison, Joel, Holly & Lee Marsh πŸ‘
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Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, July 12th, 2026 at 6:45am
Good luck everyone taking their grading exam today from across the association πŸ‘πŸ₯ŠπŸ’ͺ
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Derbyshire KickboxingThursday, July 9th, 2026 at 8:55am
πŸ“£ CONFIRMED GRADING EXAM SESSIONS πŸ“£ see below session split and times for our mid-year grading exam on Sunday 12th July at Belper Leisure Centre πŸ₯ŠπŸ‘πŸ“†

Please check and confirm your session time with your instructor - with over 140 belts being graded for, the day is extremely busy and late comers will not be permitted to start their exam

πŸ”΄ Juniors taking Red Belt = 09:00 to 09:45
🟑🟠 Juniors taking Yellow & Orange belt = 10:00 to 10:45
πŸ”΄πŸŸ‘πŸŸ Adults taking Red, Yellow and Orange belts = 11:00 to 11:45
πŸŸ’πŸ”΅πŸŸ£ Juniors taking Green, Blue and Purple belt = 12:00 to 13:00
πŸŸ’πŸ”΅πŸŸ£ Adults taking Green, Blue and Purple belt = 13:15 to 14:15

Good luck everyone πŸ₯ŠπŸ‘πŸ’ͺπŸ˜€
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Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, July 5th, 2026 at 2:40pm
πŸŽ‰ great sparring session with Megan Vardy and students at Utopia Martial Arts in Sheffield πŸ₯ŠπŸ’ͺπŸ˜€ big thanks to Jon Davies for helping run the session and all the Derbyshire Kickboxing students who represented their clubs so well and forging new links across the martial arts community πŸ‘
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Derbyshire KickboxingFriday, July 3rd, 2026 at 2:50pm
πŸ“£ Don’t forget, grading prep session Saturday 4th July at Belper Leisire centre 9am till 10am to get that extra dedicated time before the exam on Sunday 12th July πŸ’ͺπŸ₯ŠπŸ˜€ Β£10 payable on the door πŸ“£
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Derbyshire KickboxingFriday, June 12th, 2026 at 5:36pm
πŸŽ‰ this really is the best part of being a coach πŸŽ‰ awarding such well deserved black belts πŸ₯ŠπŸ˜€ massive congratulations to Connor from Etwall class, Alfie and Heather from Wirksworth class all gaining their 1st Dan black belt and Jane Louise for her 2nd Dan black belt πŸŽ‰ thanks to everyone who has played a part in their journey to this huge milestone and awarded against the PKA national standardπŸ₯‹
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Derbyshire KickboxingFriday, May 29th, 2026 at 8:32am
Amazing β€˜Get Well Soon’ gift for a member of Derbyshire Kickboxing after a serious accident (non-martial arts related thankfully) using old kit by Textiles and Crafts by Jane πŸŽ‰
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Derbyshire KickboxingTuesday, May 19th, 2026 at 12:53pm
Great session held at Nottingham University Sutton Bonington campus last week leading students through self defense techniques πŸ‘πŸ’ͺ huge thanks to Jane Louise for helping organise it and beating me up πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈπŸ˜‚
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Derbyshire KickboxingMonday, May 11th, 2026 at 2:07pm
πŸŽ‰ Another amazing interclub with our PKA sister clubs from Kickbox UK yesterday at Clifton πŸŽ‰ 58 competitors from across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire coming together with over 100 bouts, plus our junior padwork category and newly formed Semi Contact Points team event πŸ’ͺπŸ₯Š incredible sporting conduct, skill and technique shown across the whole day and simply couldn’t be prouder of everyone who stepped up to compete πŸŽ‰special thanks to everyone in the instructing and coaching team who helped the day run so well Martin Ellis Martin Byrne Mike Szynal Kieron Tatham Eleanor Winch Laura Ward Andy Spencer David Allen-Ashcroft David Poole Matt Brownsword Jon Davies Adam Sharman Ceri Knapgate Paul Hickman Nicki Underwood
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Derbyshire KickboxingSaturday, May 9th, 2026 at 7:15am
Good luck to all students from across Derbyshire kickboxing and our sister PKA clubs at Kickbox UK attending the black belt exam today πŸ’ͺπŸ₯ŠπŸ˜€ you’ll smash it πŸ‘
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Derbyshire KickboxingWednesday, May 6th, 2026 at 10:08am
πŸ“£πŸŽ‰ Thrilled to welcome Martin Ellis to the Derbyshire Kickboxing instructing team with the award of his coveted β€˜blue’ trousers πŸŽ‰ Martin has worked tirelessly through a demanding Coach Confirmation Programme, demonstrating his skills in leading martial arts and couldn’t be happier that he’s joining the team πŸ˜€πŸŽ‰ thanks to everyone across all our clubs that’s have helped in the journey
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Derbyshire KickboxingSaturday, April 11th, 2026 at 4:37pm
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