affiliated to the

  SAMA ORGANISATION
The largest Kick Boxing group in South of England

 

 

SCOTTGIBSON

SAMA

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

THE BRITISH GOLDEN BELT PROFESSIONAL FULL CONTACT CHAMPION

              

 

 

 

Thinking of making a change!

Want to get really fit fast

Want to lose weight fast

Want to tone up & stay in shape

Interested in competing

or just want a workout

Why not take action NOW!

SAMA KICKBOXING CLASSES

Our classes are friendly with a great social atmosphere

We offer a total body workout

AT A PACE THAT YOU CAN COPE WITH

Regardless of skill, age, weight, or fitness level

SAMA Kick Boxing program has something for everyone

So if you are interested in competition fighting or you just want to get a

great all round body workout then SAMA can help you attain your goals

You'll be surprised just how quickly your endurance improves and how fast your body changes.

Not only will you get the best cardio workout that you've ever experienced, you'll also get

resistance training in every class which will help you build lean long muscle

at the same time you will be burning off fat and strengthening those abs

                  

Kick boxing is known as an excellent form of stress relief

Kick boxing inspired workouts have found to improve strength, aerobic fitness and flexibility.

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 a great workout like nothing you've ever experienced. This is not Tae bo; it's real championship kick boxing training that will get you into optimum shape as you learn valuable skills. You'll wrap your hands in boxers hand wraps, skip rope, stretch out and do footwork, shadow boxing

kick the shields and hit focus pads just like a pro kick boxing champion fighter doe's.

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 at the same time 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 truly has 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.

 

THE FOUNDER OF THE AMERICAN KICKBOXING ACADEMY

 

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 everyone.

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

  

ALSO ACCESS THE KICKBOXING ARCHIVES

SAMA KICKBOXING FOR KIDS

DISCIPLINE - RESPECT - FITNESS - CONFIDENCE - CO0RDINATION - CHALLENGE

SAMA Kick boxing Kids are taught in exactly the same structured and safe way as our karate kids program

Our instructors are full time professionals black belts with many long years of experience

All our classes are completely safe for children as they do not compete or spar in class

The children's program starts from 8 years old to 11 years old

From 12 years old they then continue on in the youths and adults program

 

 

     

 

     

 

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