
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 everyoneβs 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
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
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.
Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, July 12th, 2026 at 8:45pm
ππ₯ our busiest and best grading exam yet π₯π over 145 belts taken across the PKA national standard with every club from the Derbyshire Kickboxing family represented πͺ 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 π 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 π
Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, July 12th, 2026 at 6:45am
Good luck everyone taking their grading exam today from across the association ππ₯πͺ
Derbyshire KickboxingThursday, July 9th, 2026 at 8:55am
π£ CONFIRMED GRADING EXAM SESSIONS π£ see below session split and times for our mid-year grading exam on Sunday 12th July at Belper Leisure Centre π₯ππ
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
π΄ Juniors taking Red Belt = 09:00 to 09:45
π‘π Juniors taking Yellow & Orange belt = 10:00 to 10:45
π΄π‘π Adults taking Red, Yellow and Orange belts = 11:00 to 11:45
π’π΅π£ Juniors taking Green, Blue and Purple belt = 12:00 to 13:00
π’π΅π£ Adults taking Green, Blue and Purple belt = 13:15 to 14:15
Good luck everyone π₯ππͺπ
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
π΄ Juniors taking Red Belt = 09:00 to 09:45
π‘π Juniors taking Yellow & Orange belt = 10:00 to 10:45
π΄π‘π Adults taking Red, Yellow and Orange belts = 11:00 to 11:45
π’π΅π£ Juniors taking Green, Blue and Purple belt = 12:00 to 13:00
π’π΅π£ Adults taking Green, Blue and Purple belt = 13:15 to 14:15
Good luck everyone π₯ππͺπ
Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, July 5th, 2026 at 2:40pm
π great sparring session with Megan Vardy and students at Utopia Martial Arts in Sheffield π₯πͺπ 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 π
Derbyshire KickboxingFriday, July 3rd, 2026 at 2:50pm
π£ Donβt 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 πͺπ₯π Β£10 payable on the door π£
Derbyshire KickboxingFriday, June 12th, 2026 at 5:36pm
π this really is the best part of being a coach π awarding such well deserved black belts π₯π 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 π thanks to everyone who has played a part in their journey to this huge milestone and awarded against the PKA national standardπ₯
Derbyshire KickboxingFriday, May 29th, 2026 at 8:32am
Amazing βGet Well Soonβ 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 π
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 ππͺ huge thanks to Jane Louise for helping organise it and beating me up π€·ββοΈπ
Derbyshire KickboxingMonday, May 11th, 2026 at 2:07pm
π Another amazing interclub with our PKA sister clubs from Kickbox UK yesterday at Clifton π 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 πͺπ₯ incredible sporting conduct, skill and technique shown across the whole day and simply couldnβt be prouder of everyone who stepped up to compete πspecial 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
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 πͺπ₯π youβll smash it π
Derbyshire KickboxingWednesday, May 6th, 2026 at 10:08am
π£π Thrilled to welcome Martin Ellis to the Derbyshire Kickboxing instructing team with the award of his coveted βblueβ trousers π Martin has worked tirelessly through a demanding Coach Confirmation Programme, demonstrating his skills in leading martial arts and couldnβt be happier that heβs joining the team ππ thanks to everyone across all our clubs thatβs have helped in the journey










