Your starting point in K1 Kickboxing — beginner-friendly, no experience needed.
K1 Kickboxing is a striking-based martial art combining punches, kicks, and knee strikes into one of the most complete and effective stand-up disciplines in the world. Basics is where every member starts — no experience, equipment, or fitness level required.
Our Basics class builds real technique and confidence from the ground up, in a friendly, supportive environment with the same coaches who train our competitors. There's no pressure to compete — plenty of members train purely for fitness, technique, and community. When you're ready to push further, our Advanced and Competition classes are there for you.
Whether your goal is to get fit, build confidence, learn authentic martial arts, or simply try something new — this is where you begin.
Team SMAA operates a structured grading syllabus sanctioned by ISKA (International Sport Karate Association), one of the world's leading combat sports sanctioning bodies. Grading gives every member a clear progression pathway — from white belt through to black belt — recognising and rewarding their development along the way.
Everyone starting out. Complete beginners are welcomed exactly where they are and progressed at a pace that builds real confidence. Once you've built a solid foundation here, our coaches will help you decide whether to move into Advanced training, start preparing for competition, or simply keep enjoying Basics — there's no obligation either way.
New to martial arts? No experience is needed to start. Turn up in comfortable clothes, and our coaches will take care of the rest. Your first class is completely free.
The physical and mental rewards of K1 Kickboxing training are extraordinary — whatever your goal.
K1 Kickboxing is one of the most effective full-body workouts available. Sessions build cardiovascular fitness, functional strength, and burn serious calories every class.
Learning combinations and reacting to a training partner sharpens focus, reflexes, and spatial awareness in ways no gym machine can replicate.
The skills built through K1 Kickboxing are genuinely effective — muscle memory developed through thousands of quality repetitions under expert coaching.
Members consistently report a major boost in self-assurance. Knowing you can handle yourself — on and off the mats — changes how you carry yourself in everyday life.
Ready for more? Basics is the direct route into our Advanced and Competition classes, and from there regional, national, and international K1 Kickboxing under the ISKA banner.
Progress is recognised through the ISKA grading syllabus — giving every member a clear pathway from beginner to black belt with tangible milestones along the way.
No experience needed. No equipment required for your first session. Just come along and train with us.