affiliated to the

  SAMA ORGANISATION
The largest Kick Boxing group in South of England

 

 

SCOTTGIBSON

THE I.K.F. SOUTHERN AREA PROFESSIONAL FULL CONTACT CHAMPION

THE BRITISH GOLDEN BELT PROFESSIONAL FULL CONTACT CHAMPION

THE BRITISH I.S.K.A PROFESSIONAL FULL CONTACT CHAMPION

        

 

Thinking of making a change!

Want to get really fit

Lose weight and burn fat

Tone up & stay in top shape

Increase strength & muscle tone

Improve aerobic fitness & flexibility

Interested in competing or do you

just want a great workout

Then take action NOW!

SAMA KICKBOXING CLASSES

Our classes are friendly with a great social atmosphere

We offer a total body workout

AT YOUR OWN PACE THAT YOU CAN COPE WITH

Regardless of skill, age, weight, or fitness level

SAMA Kick Boxing program has something for everyone

                  

Kick boxing is known as an excellent form of stress relief

The variety of movements used in kick boxing can sharpen reflexes and improve coordination and balance. In addition, this type of exercise can burn an average of 500-800 calories an hour as opposed to the 300-400 calories typically burned by the average step aerobics class.

SAMA Kick boxing is different from many fitness or martial art programs out there.

It's like nothing you've ever experienced. This is not Tae bo; it's real championship kick boxing. You will wrap your hands, skip rope, stretch out, do footwork, shadow box, kick shields and hit focus pads just like a professional kick boxing champion.

You'll be excited about the class, because the workouts are fun and motivating.

After a while you'll begin to feel better about yourself because you'll gain self-confidence, increase your energy level, sculpt your body and learn a self-defence.

 

Here are some quotes our students have said about us.

"SAMA Kick boxing has an outstanding program with attainable goals. The instructors have a wealth of knowledge and information to share with all students. I have been in martial arts for over 10 years elsewhere and this is a club that's truly got it's act together".....Steve Johnston.

"Before I joined SAMA Kick boxing, I was bored to tears with the usual aerobic workout classes.

I thought that Kick boxing was a fun way to stay in shape. I soon learned that after training with SAMA,

it is not only a fun way to stay in shape, it's the best way I have ever experienced to stay in shape.

Not only have I had a great time toning my body, but I have also learned to defend myself,

you can't beat SAMA Kick boxing"....Cecilia Garrett

Come along and give SAMA KICKBOXING a try,

you'll find it's a great workout that will send you away buzzing!!!

 

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This type of training is not available in health clubs

 

            

    

 

 

 

A BREIF HISTORY OF SPORT KICKBOXING

Unlike Thai boxing which is an ancient martial art of Thailand where elbow, knee's and low kicks are used, Sport Kick boxing first originated in America around 1975 and was thought up by a few top practitioners of American karate who were discontented with the lack of contact in karate competition. This group called themselves the P.K.A. (professional karate association). The P.K.A. was therefore the first organised professional kick boxing group in the World. At that time most fights were fought on a matted area, also, fighters could throw their opponent. American style kick boxing is a sport and unlike Thai boxing it is a bit more safe as it does not allow elbows or knee strikes. The fighter of sport kick boxing must also kick above the waist and although spinning back fist strikes and foot sweeps are allowed in most fighting events, some organisations have now banned this practice. In the early day's of the P.K.A; kick boxing has spread throughout the World and has taken on many different forms within the many different groups that now sanction it.

 

Hanshi Alan Gibson who is head of the SAMA Organisation is the founder of the American Kick boxing Academy.

Although I am a traditional karate man, I have also been involved in kick boxing since it first came to the UK in the mid 1970s. Since then I have trained with, and have met many famous kick boxing World champions of the ring. Throughout my time in kick boxing I have trained 1000s of students and have also had the privilege to train and produce, World, European, British and English champions. In the early day's I was one of the very first to hold championship events in the South, with many held at the Brighton Centre.

Kick boxing I believe is a great sport for martial artists as well.

I also believe that all martial artists should experience its values, for it certainly will give another dimension to your training, in terms of contact, speed, endurance and stamina. My own training is divided into two parts, one part karate the other part kick boxing, both I find complementing each other.

HIS P.K.A. LICENCES THAT HAS

SURVIVED THE PASSAGE OF TIME

With the greatest kick boxer of all time, American and World Kick Boxing legend, Superfoot Bill Wallace.

The world's most famous kick boxer. His kicking speed has been clocked at 60 mph!

Previously a karate man, Bill Wallace retired undefeated World Professional Kick Boxing Champion with 23 straight wins, many by knockouts with his famous left foot. Active in the film industry with credits in many films such as:

"A force of One" with Chuck Norris; "Kill Point" with Cameron Mitchell; "Continental Divide" and "Neighbours" with John Belushi; for whom he acted as his personal trainer and bodyguard; "Protector" with Jacky Chan; "A Prayer for the Dying" with Mickey Rourke; and "Ninja Turf" and a "Sword of Heaven"

SAMA HAS ALWAYS PLAYED A MAJOR ROLE IN KICKBOXING IN THE UK

BELOW IS A SAMA PROMOTIONS PROGRAMME FROM 11th MAY 1980.

BEING THE FIRST TO BRING THE LEGEND OF KICKBOXING

"SUPERFOOT WALLACE" TO THIS COUNTRY