Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I have to be fit before I attend a class?
A. No. Anyone of any fitness level is welcome and we encourage, but don’t pressurise students, to participate in the workouts to the best of their ability and current fitness level. This may mean slowing down or performing fewer repetitions of an exercise or taking a short break between routines. We prefer our students to end a class felling pleasantly tired rather than hopelessly exhausted.
Q. What should I wear when coming to a class?
A. Wear loose fitting shorts or jogging bottoms and a t-shirt or vest top. Most of our training is done barefoot but some students prefer to wear trainers or martial arts shoes. This is fine but please ensure your footwear is clean and non-marking. If you have Gi bottoms or kickboxing contact trousers or Thai shorts these are also ok.
Q. Do I have to spend a lot of money on equipment to train?
A. All equipment (gloves, kick shields, Thai pads and focus pads etc.) can be borrowed from the club during the training sessions. If however you wish to purchase your own items you can do so either through the club or independently, but please consult your instructor on the appropriate equipment first.
Q. I am worried about sparring. Do I have to participate?
A. Sparring is considered an essential part of the syllabus, ultimately kickboxing is a martial sport and to remove the sparring element would be to remove the context of the techniques themselves. Sparring is conducted under strict supervision and appropriate safety equipment is worn at all times during a sparring session. Students do not start sparring straight away as they need to acquire a basic stance guard and learn certain techniques that are required. Sparring is introduced gradually through structured sparring exercises and is promoted as an exercise in mutual respect. Ultimately sparring provides a test bed for the techniques learned on the pads etc.
Q. How much will it cost to join and train?
A. Basically just turn up and give it a try. The first training session is free, following sessions are £5.00 per class. Joining fee and license is £15. Please ensure that you turn up 10 minutes before the start of each class if possible.
Burton-kickboxing-Academy is recognised and affiliated to the International Combat Organisation ( I.C.O.)
