Kickboxing Society

CUKBS aims to provide basic self-defence training, and to teach specialist kickboxing techniques with a view to competing at University and club level. We train in the style of American Kickboxing, which offers a workout that combines aerobics, cardiovascular and body toning, and is guaranteed to improve your general fitness and conditioning. Techniques used have evolved from other styles such as Tae Kwon Do, Boxing, Muay Thai and Karate, resulting in a very simplified and practical martial art. Our training sessions are run by a combination of student and professional coaches who have a high level of experience and knowledge of the sport and competing in it. They are highly qualified and are insured, ensuring the technical development of the club and supervising the preparation of fighters. Training sessions consist of two hour classes 2-3 times per week as well as fitness sessions. Please see our website or Instagram for up to date training times.

We are a society for members of all abilities, from complete beginners to those with several years of training and fight experience. Each year around half of the club start as beginners with a specially-designed introductory course that teaches the basics. Advanced members are welcome to join our additional intermediate/advanced sessions straight away. Some members have gone from absolute beginners to being competition standard inside of a year and we have continued to achieve great results for our more experienced fighters; winning several titles at the University Kickboxing Championships in the last few years. Fighters competing in the annual Varsity match against Oxford have the opportunity to earn a half Blue.