Month: June 2026

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Train, Test and Challenge Yourself at the CAMA 2026 Savate Summer Camp

Looking for an exciting way to improve your martial arts skills this summer? Whether you’re taking your first steps in Savate or preparing for your next grading or competition, the Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts® (CAMA) invites you to join us for our 2026 Savate Summer Camp.

Taking place over Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August 2026, this action-packed weekend offers high-quality instruction, technical development, and plenty of opportunities to put your skills into practice in a friendly and supportive environment.

A Weekend of Training for Everyone

The CAMA Summer Camp is designed for students of all experience levels. You can attend either one day or the full weekend, making it easy to fit around your summer plans.

Throughout the weekend you’ll benefit from:

  • Savate General and Technical Training
  • Savate Coloured Glove Promotional Testing
  • Pre-arranged Inter-Club Savate Assaut Challenge Matches
  • Savate Defence training
  • Canne de Combat training

Our experienced instructors will help you refine your technique, improve your movement, develop tactical understanding and build confidence, whether your goal is grading, competition or simply becoming a better martial artist.

Challenge Yourself

One of the highlights of the weekend will be the opportunity to take part in pre-arranged inter-club Savate Assaut challenge matches. These friendly bouts provide valuable experience in a safe and well-supervised environment, allowing students to test what they have learned against partners from other clubs.

Students working towards their next grade will also have the opportunity to undertake Coloured Glove promotional testing during the camp.

More Than Just Savate

The weekend also includes sessions in Savate Defence and Canne de Combat, giving participants the chance to experience additional disciplines that complement their Savate training and broaden their martial arts knowledge.

Stay for the Whole Weekend

Training runs from 10:00am until 4:00pm on both days, with the possibility of additional informal training and social activities for those staying overnight.

For visitors travelling from outside the area, local campsites are available, making it easy to enjoy the full weekend and meet fellow martial artists from around the country.

Event Details

Dates: Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th August 2026

Venue:
St. Bede’s School Sports Hall and Gymnasium
Birdwood Road
Cambridge
CB1 3TD

Times:
10:00am – 4:00pm each day

Attend one day or both.

Reserve Your Place Today

We believe in making high-quality Savate training accessible to everyone, with flexible attendance options available.

Adults

  • One Day: £20
  • Both Days: £30

Youths & Pre-Teens

  • One Day: £12
  • Both Days: £16

Coloured Glove Promotional Testing
Participants wishing to undertake a Savate Coloured Glove Promotional Test during the camp should add £20 to the appropriate attendance fee (all Adults, Youths and Juniors).
Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

For information and bookings:

📞 Call Ollie: 07709 814422

📧 Email: ollie.cama@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming CAMA members and visitors from other clubs for a weekend of learning, hard work, friendly competition and plenty of fun.

Train. Test. Compete. Have Fun!

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Joining the Academy

The Academy welcomes new members, whether beginner or experienced. We are community-based club, with a mission to open up the martial arts and combat sports to the widest range of people.

Our instructors are qualifed, friendly, trained in First Aid and have been DBS checked. If you are unsure which class(es) to try, and you would like to talk with one of the instructors, you are welcome to call or email.

FLEXIBLE 3-NIGHT-TRIAL
We offer a flexible 3-Night-Trial, costing just £15, for prospective new members.

ONE TIME ONLY JOINING FEES
Adult (18+) & Teen (13-17) = £32.
Junior (7- 12/13) = £28.

MONTHLY TRAINING FEES
Are based on Category (Adult, Teen or Junior) and the number of nights you wish to attend each month. For example : An Adult on the Gold Member Option, who chooses to attend 3 or 4 sessions each week, would be paying less than £5-a-night
Junior members who attend training on 2 nights-a-week would also pay close to £5-a-night.

More information on Training Fees here

OUR TRAINING WEEK
Adults & Teens:
Monday = Savate Kickboxing or Canne de Combat
Tuesday = Integrated Fighting Arts – Martial Arts X Training
Wednesday = Savate Kickboxing or Canne de Combat
Thursday = Integrated Fighting Arts – Eskrima

Juniors 6.30 – 7.30pm :
Monday = Savate Kickboxing
Thursday = Savate Kickboxing & Eskrima

Beginners do not need any specialist clothing or equipment for the trial – normal gym kit and clean trainers will be fine!
Later, depending on your choice of classes, you will need items such as gloves, mouthguard or kali sticks. We are happy to advise.

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Class Timetable July 2026

Cambridge Academy Classes from July 2026

We are based at St Bede’s, in the Sportshall and Gym, with great facilities.
We have free and ample onsite parking. St Bede’s is on the Citi 2 bus route, which runs from Cambridge North to Addenbrooke’s.

Our full timetable is below or you can download from here

Junior classes are for children aged 7 to 12 years, and are run separately from Adult classes.
Teens, aged 13 to 17 years, are welcome in our Adult classes.

We can run corporate and college events, both in-house and at our venue. Contact us for more information!

Pre-registration essential for all classes

 Monday St Bede’s School Sports Hall, Birdwood Road, CB1 3TB
 6.30-7.30pm Juniors, ages 7 to 12 years Savate & Savate Defence, with the emphasis on fitness, fun and confidence
 7.00 – 8.00pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Savate  – technique and conditioning – Suitable for ALL levels of fitness and ability
 8.00 – 8.45pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Savate Progression – technique, conditioning, pre- & free sparring – Savate Defence
 7.00 – 8.00pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Canne de Combat – Beginners welcome
 8.00 – 8.45pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Canne de Combat – Intermeduiate & Advanced – including technique, conditioning and sparring
 Tuesday St Bede’s School Gymnasium, Birdwood Road, CB1 3TB
 7.00-8.00pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Essentials Programme, Self Defence & External Courses – Suitable for ALL levels of fitness and ability**
 8.00-8.45pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Integrated Fighting Arts [JKD-Kali-Silat]
 Wednesday St Bede’s School Gymnasium, Birdwood Road, CB1 3TB
 7.00 – 8.00pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Savate  – technique and conditioning – Suitable for ALL levels of fitness and ability
 8.00 – 8.45pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Savate Supplements: Fitness, Conditioning and Sparring
 7.00 – 8.00pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Canne de Combat
 8.00 – 8.45pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Canne de Combat – For intermediate and advanced (by invitation)
 Thursday St Bede’s School Gymnasium, Birdwood Road, CB1 3TB
 6.30-7.30pm Juniors, ages 7 to 12 years Savate, Savate Defence & Kali, with the emphasis on fitness, fun and confidence
 7.00 – 8.00pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Eskrima-Kali-Silat Training
 8.00 – 8.45pm Adults & Teens (13 years+) Integrated Fighting Arts [JKD-Kali-Silat] and Self Defence
 Senior Instructors Ollie and Julie are both available for private training or day time classes.
 For more information, email : info.camauk@gmail.com

** Essentials Programme: October – December; and January – March
External courses: March – June
Pre-University and pre-6th Form Self Defence courses: July – September