Ladies Only Kickboxing in Basingstoke
About our Ladies only Kickboxing classes for Adults
- Ages: 16+
- Class length: 60 minutes
- Classes: Tuesday 7:05-8:05pm and Friday 8:30-9:30pm
- Additional Options: Competition training / Sparring on Monday 8:30 – 9:30pm.
- Where: Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy, Unit A, Daneshill Central, Armstrong Road, Basingstoke RG24 8NU
- Sparring: no to light contact depending upon age and experience with safety equipment
- Kit: Sports wear is fine for this class. We’ll help with the safety equipment when you join.
- First step: a free taster class, no obligation – book a free taster here or call 01256 364104
Chinese Kickboxing and real self defence skills
Our Ladies only Kickboxing class in Basingstoke was created to help you to get fitter and teach you Chinese Kickboxing and self defence skills. This class is suitable for beginners wanting to learn a Martial Art in a female only environment.
Our Ladies Only Kickboxing class gives women a friendly, supportive place to get fitter, stronger and more confident while learning a practical martial art. The class is suitable for complete beginners, and you train alongside a great group of women who encourage each other every session.
You’ll punch and kick bags and pads, work with a partner and build your strength, speed and flexibility, and you’ll burn plenty of calories while having fun. As your skills and fitness improve, there is always more to learn, so the class never becomes dull or routine, because as you improve your skills, knowledge and fitness levels, we will have more for you to learn, keeping you challenged and inspired for years to come.
Why choose a women only Kickboxing class?
Women learning Kickboxing often start wanting to tone up, feel fitter and feel safer. This class will help you to do that meet your goals. It will also help you to build strength, speed and improve your flexibility. You’ll be burning lots of calories, hitting bags and pads plus working with a partner to working on sparring drills and generally having a great time with friends and learning new things.
Teaching you new skills, our coaches, provide high quality tuition backed by many years of Martial Arts training, competition successes and high level coaching qualifications, are all on hand during the classes to support all the ladies attending.
Many women start kickboxing to tone up, feel fitter and feel safer. Training in a women-only group makes it easier to try something new, ask questions and push yourself without feeling self-conscious.</p>
<p>Our senior martial arts coaches bring many years of training, competition success and high-level coaching qualifications to every class. They’ll help you meet your goals, whether that’s building strength, improving your fitness or learning to protect yourself.
BOOK A FREE TASTER CLASS!
Experience a class, meet our professional coaching team and discover whether Shin Gi Tai is right for you. No previous experience is required. There’s absolutely no obligation to join, it’s simply an opportunity to discover whether we’re the right fit for you.
Can I do Kickboxing?
Yes. The women in our classes are all different: different ages, shapes, fitness levels and abilities, from their mid-20s to 55 and over. You don’t have to be fit to start, but you will get fitter by training with us, we guarantee that.
Our members come for the fitness, to learn self protection skills, to learn a new hobby or simply for some time to themselves. Training together, supporting one another and making friends helps everyone achieve more than they thought they could.
The benefits of Kickboxing
Technology makes everyday life easier, but it also keeps many of us sitting still for hours, at a desk, on the sofa or scrolling on our phones. Kickboxing gets you moving, clears your head and gives you an hour that’s just for you.
Modern life keeps many of us sitting down for long periods. Kickboxing gets your body moving and your mind focused, and gives you an hour away from day-to-day stresses.
- A full-body workout, combining cardio with strength and conditioning
- Better flexibility, balance and coordination
- Stronger, more toned muscles
- Improved stamina and heart health
- Greater confidence and practical self-defence skills
- Time for yourself, away from everyday pressures
What happens in a Ladies Only Kickboxing class?
In the short video, you can see some of the women in our classes using pads to practise their kickboxing skills.
Drawing our Kickboxing techniques from Chinese Kung Fu, we include a wide range of skills and techniques for our ladies to learn.
- Striking and kicking on bags and pads
- Close-range self-defence techniques
- Defending yourself on the ground
- Self-protection against weapons
- Fitness and conditioning
Techniques are always adapted to you as an individual. We’re all built differently, so your technique won’t look exactly the same as anyone else’s, and that’s how it should be.
In this short video opposite, you can some of the ladies in our classes using pads to practice their Kick Boxing skills.
What our members think
Kickboxing for fitness and long-term health
Your fitness, strength and conditioning will all improve in our Ladies Only Kickboxing class. Good fitness combines aerobic exercise, such as walking, running and cycling, with strength exercises, such as bodyweight work and resistance training. Kickboxing gives you both in one session.
Staying active matters more as we get older. Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis, and weight-bearing exercise like kickboxing helps keep bones strong. The NHS recommends adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, plus muscle-strengthening activity on at least two days. Two kickboxing classes a week make a great start.
Come and try a free Kickboxing class to see how much fun we have.
Ladies Only Kickboxing Questions Answered
Thinking about joining? Here are the answers to the questions women most often ask before coming to their first Ladies Only Kickboxing class in Basingstoke.
Is the class really women only?
Yes. Everyone training in the class is female, so you can learn, get fit and build confidence in a supportive, women-only group. The class is coached by our senior martial artists, who have many years of training, competition and coaching experience.
Who coaches the Ladies Only Kickboxing class?
The class is led by senior martial artists from our coaching team, with many years of martial arts training and recognised coaching qualifications. All our coaches are DBS checked, first aid trained and insured. Meet the team.
Do I need to be fit before I start?
No. You don't need to be fit to start, and you will get fitter as you train. Exercises are adapted to your current fitness, and you work at a pace that suits you.
Am I too old to start kickboxing?
No. Our members range from their mid-20s to 55 and over, with all sorts of shapes, sizes and fitness levels. Techniques are adapted to suit your body, so you can train safely and progress at your own pace.
What age can join?
Ladies Only Kickboxing is for women aged 18 and over.
When are the classes?
Ladies Only Kickboxing runs on Tuesdays from 7:05pm to 8:05pm and Fridays from 8:30pm to 9:30pm.
Please check our current Basingstoke timetable before attending, as advance registration is required and class times can occasionally change.
What happens in a class?
Each class starts with an energetic warm-up, followed by kickboxing techniques on bags and pads, partner drills and self-defence skills. Classes finish with fitness work and a cool-down. No two sessions are the same, so you keep learning new skills as you improve.
Will I learn self-defence?
Yes. Alongside kickboxing on bags and pads, you will learn close-range self-defence, how to defend yourself on the ground and self-protection against weapons. Our kickboxing draws on Chinese Kung Fu, so it is a practical martial art, not just a fitness class.
Will I have to spar?
Not straight away. Sparring is built up gradually over time, starting with no-touch drills and progressing to light contact as your skill and confidence grow. It is always controlled, supervised and done with protective equipment.
What should I wear to my first class?
Wear comfortable sportswear, such as a T-shirt with leggings or tracksuit bottoms. We train barefoot on our specialist mats. Please remove jewellery and bring a drink. You don't need any equipment for your free taster class.
What kit will I need?
Once you join, you will need boxing gloves, foot and shin protectors and a gumshield. Our coaches will help you get the right kit, so you don't need to buy anything before you start.
Are there gradings or belts?
Yes. Gradings are held every three months, in March, June, September and December. Most beginners can expect to grade around three times in their first year, and the time between gradings gets longer as you progress to higher belts.
Is kickboxing good for fitness and toning?
Yes. Kickboxing combines cardio with strength and conditioning, so it works your whole body and improves your stamina, strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Weight-bearing exercise like kickboxing also helps keep your bones strong as you get older.
Can I come to my first class on my own?
Absolutely. Many women come to their first class on their own and quickly make friends. You are also welcome to bring a friend if you would feel more comfortable.
How often should I train?
Training twice a week, on Tuesday and Friday, gives you the best balance of progress and recovery. Even once a week to begin with will help you build fitness and confidence.
Where is the academy, and is parking available?
Shin Gi Tai Martial Arts Academy is at Unit A, Daneshill Central, Armstrong Road, Basingstoke, RG24 8NU. Free parking is available on site and on the surrounding roads.
Can I try a class before joining?
Yes. You can book a free, no-obligation taster class, meet the coaches and try the class at your own pace. Afterwards, you can ask any questions before deciding whether to join.
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