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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Elise Stoneman
Monday, 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 Garnham
Monday, January 18th, 2016 at 8:17pm
Great fun, great atmosphere, great people who make you feel welcome
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Jane Louise
Saturday, 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 Kickboxing

Derbyshire Kickboxing is a division of the Professional Kickboxing Association (PKA) operating classes for all abilities in the Derbyshire area.
Derbyshire Kickboxing
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 πŸ‘πŸ’ͺ great effort and determination shown, first hurdle cleared πŸŽ‰πŸ˜€πŸ₯Š
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire KickboxingThursday, April 24th, 2025 at 6:30pm
πŸ“£ 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 πŸ₯ŠπŸ˜€
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, April 6th, 2025 at 6:44pm
πŸŽ‰ Β£800 raised through Kicking for Courtney πŸŽ‰ Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the 30,000 kicks in 30 days, dontated or supported this great event ❀️
Derbyshire Kickboxing
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 πŸ‘ apologies for the lack of sound πŸ˜³πŸ˜‚ Rachael did do another little explanation video with sound but can only post up one video per post πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ donation link below πŸ˜€ https://edge.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire Kickboxing
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 πŸ‘πŸ’ͺπŸ₯Š a few days left to donate to this great cause - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire Kickboxing
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
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire Kickboxing
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 πŸ’ͺπŸ₯ŠπŸ˜€ see link below to donate to this great cause https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, March 23rd, 2025 at 11:14am
Here’s Ceri (instructor for Ashbourne, Etwall and Wirksworth) completing his 100 kicks a day over March for Kicks for Courtney πŸ’ͺπŸ₯ŠπŸ˜€ see link below to donate to this great cause https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire KickboxingWednesday, March 19th, 2025 at 9:48am
πŸ˜€πŸ‘ 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
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire Kickboxing
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 πŸ‘ lost count multiple times so not 100% it was 100 but will make up any we missed over March πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈπŸ’ͺπŸ˜‚ big shout out to Adam who sadly suffers with MS so this was a real warrior effort from him πŸ’ͺ donate to this great cause on the link below

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kicking-for-courtney?utm_term=kXrbqwpjE
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire Kickboxing
Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, March 9th, 2025 at 5:15pm
πŸŽ‰πŸ₯Š Another amazing grading exam across all the Derbyshire clubs today - 112 belts graded for across the whole syllabus and the busiest red belt grading ever πŸŽ‰ huge thanks to all the members of the coaching squad that made sure the day ran so smoothly again πŸ’ͺπŸ˜€ Melissa Osborne, Rachael Smith, Adam Sharman, Paul Hickman, Sean Wincott, Jane Musson, Tracey Garnham, Kate Heaton, Jon Davies, Nicki Underwood and Martin Ellis πŸŽ‰ looking forwards to results being handed out at next weeks classes πŸ‘ #dreamteam #derbyshirekickboxing #kickboxing
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Derbyshire KickboxingSunday, March 9th, 2025 at 6:30am
πŸ’ͺ Good luck to everyone taking their grading exam today, you got this πŸ₯ŠπŸ˜€πŸ‘