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Beginners Kickboxing – November 2026

Train for Fun or for improved Fitness & Conditioning, or simply to make New Friends.

Now recruiting new members! Beginners 3 session trial is just £15 per person.

These sessions are designed for adult beginners, and will introduce the skills in a safe and fun environment. Our instructors are experienced, fully qualified and hold first aid and DBS accreditation. You must be at least 13 years old to join.

If you would like to test for different levels or to compete, we are happy to help you prepare, but it is not compulsory.

Book your place

Click the button above or use this QR code

If you would like more information first, email: info.camauk (at) gmail.com
Or, if you prefer to speak with someone, please call Ollie on 077 09 814 422

Days & times : Mondays and/or Wednesdays, from 7.00 – 8.00pm
Venue: St Bede’s Sports Hall & Gym
Birdwood Road
Cambridge
CB1 3TB

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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

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Adult Classes : New members 2026

New members are always welcome at the Academy whether complete beginners or experienced martial artists. There are many reasons why people begin training in martial arts: to improve fitness, an interest in self-defence, to try something new or meet new people? Some want to enter competitions and/or test for higher ranks in a system. We will be pleased to welcome you for any of these reasons.

The Academy offers a three session trial so you can find out more about our classes. You can see our class schedule on the Timetable in the “Joining the Academy” menu. You will train with qualified and experienced instructors, keen to help you learn and improve your fitness and self-confidence.

You must contact us in advance to register. Use our contact form, which you can find in the “About Us” menu. Or call Ollie for further information – phone 077 09 814 422

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Taking Bookings Now for the Cambridge Academy Essentials programme

Improve your fitness and increase your confidence at the same time!
The Cambridge Academy Essentials programme is a new training initiative for adults and teens. It is a ten-week rolling programme which covers around 40 of the most needed and most effective techniques for Self Defence.

Experienced instructors will share the essential skills and training methods in a safe and fun environment. In addition, the Essentials programme provides an overview of the martial arts, and the systems in which Cambridge Academy in particular, are involved. You can gain a solid base in the martial arts by working through the 10-week Essentials programme.

The Cambridge Academy Essentials sessions run on Tuesdays, from 7pm to 9pm, at St Bede’s Gym, and include:

balance & footwork

escapes from grabs and holds

striking skills

defence against strikes
defence on the ground

weapon familiarity and disarms
and much more

Certificates will be awarded to all those who complete the Essentials 10-week course. The fee to attend Essentials sessions 1 – 10 is just £80. Any missed sessions along the way can be caught up the next time it comes around, at no extra cost.

Book your place


If you would like more information first, email: info.camauk (at) gmail.com
Or, if you prefer to speak with someone, please call Ollie on 077 09 814 422

Venue:
St Bede’s Gym

Birdwood Road

Cambridge

CB1 3TB

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Junior classes : Savate Tiger Cubs 7 to 12 years

The Academy has a safe and fun kickboxing & martial arts programme for children aged from 7 to 12 years. As a Savate Tiger Cub, you will learn effective hand strikes, kicks and defensive skills. You will train with qualified and experienced instructors, keen to help you learn. We offer a three session trial so you can find out more about our classes. If you want to improve fitness and self-confidence, this is for you!

Classes run from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Monday and Thursday evenings, throughout the year, including school holidays. Beginners can start any Monday or Thursday evening and are always welcome!

Contact us in advance to register.
You can get more information by emailing : info.camauk@gmail.com
If you prefer to speak to someone directly, call Ollie on 077 09 814 422

Venue: The Sports Hall, St Bede’s School, Birdwood Road, Cambridge
For a map of the area, click here

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Junior classes : Teens 13 to 17 years

The Academy has a kickboxing & martial arts programme for teens aged from 13 to 17 years. We offer a three session trial so you can find out more about our classes. You must contact us in advance to register.

You will learn effective hand strikes, kicks and defensive skills. You will train with qualified and experienced instructors, keen to help you learn and improve your fitness and self-confidence. As you progress, you will have the opportunity to test your skills in gradings or competition.

Classes run throughout the year, including school holidays. You can see our class schedule on the Timetable in the “Joining the Academy” menu.
Venue: St Bede’s School, Birdwood Road, Cambridge
For a map of the area, click here

You will train with qualified and experienced instructors, keen to help you learn and improve your fitness and self-confidence.

You must contact us in advance to register. You can get more information by emailing : info.camauk@gmail.com
If you prefer to speak to someone directly, call Ollie on 077 09 814 422

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Opportunities to train with the best!

Over the last 25 years (since 1989), Cambridge Academy has put on many Martial Arts seminars, training events, and competitions.

As well as those conducted by our own highly-experienced and highly-qualified staff, we have also hosted such events with some of the finest martial arts and combat sports people in their field. Included in the list of people who have taught at Cambridge Academy are:

Philippe AGUESSE – (France) – Master of Canne de Combat & Grande Baton
Salem ASSLI – (USA & France) – Savate, Canne de Combat, Filipino Kali & JKD (Jeet Kune Do)
Terry BARNETT – (UK) – JKD & Kali instructor under the legendary Dan Inosanto
Steven BENITEZ – (UK) – Pencak Silat (highly-qualified to teach several different systems of Silat)
Bob BREEN – (UK) – JKD & Kali instructor under the legendary Dan Inosanto
Richard BUSTILLO – (USA) IMB Academy – JKD (Jeet Kune Do), Kali, Western Boxing
Martin CLARKE – (UK) – Russian Sambo/Sombo – Former World Silver Medallist
Garry DERRICK – (UK) – Muay Thai (Thai Boxing)
Rick FAYE – (USA) – Minnesota Kali Group – JKD/Kali-Silat & Panantukan
Terry & Cathy GIBSON – (USA) – Gibson Martial Arts – JKD (Jeet Kune Do), Kali, Silat
Alvin GUINANAO – (UK) Silat
Ingrid GRAZIANI – (France) – Savate – Former World & European Champion
Danny GUBA – (UK & Philippines) – Doce Pares Eskrima Grandmaster & Former WEKAF World Champion (several times)
Larry HARTSELL – (USA) – Kali & JKD Grappling legend
John HARVEY – (UK) – Kapatiran Arnis – Former WEKAF World Champion in Eskrima full-contact stick fighting
Laure IACONO – (France) – Savate Champion
Reda KAROUM – (France) – Savate Champion
Florent LAZARE – (France) – Savate Champion
Jean-Pierre LAURE – (France) – Canne de Combat specialist
Virginie LESCURE – (France) – Savate Champion
Gilles LE DUIGOU – (France) – Savate – Former Champion & now a top international trainer
Amri MADANI – (France) – Savate Champion
Smael MAYOUF – (France) – Savate Champion
Maul MORNIE – (Brunei) – Master of Silat Suffian Bela Diri 
Marc McFANN – (USA) – JKD, Kali, Hapkido & Mande Muda Silat
Olivier SABAN – (France) – Canne de Combat specialist
Paul SAWYER – (UK) – Sambo/Sombo & various other styles of Wrestling (a Champion many times)
Frans STROEVEN – (Netherlands) Doce Pares Eskrima
Florence SUIRE – (France) – Savate – Former Champion
Mo’ TEAGUE – (UK) – Street Functional JKD (Jeet Kune Do)
Tim THOMAS – (UK) – Sambo/Sombo & Freestyle Wrestling – Sambo/Sombo Champion
Rick YOUNG – (UK) – JKD & Kali instructor under the legendary Dan Inosanto, also Judo & BJJ instructor

About half of those listed above have conducted more than one seminar for us. Some of them, such as Rick Faye, Salem Assli, Danny Guba, and the late great Larry Hartsell, have returned regularly and taught several seminars for us over the years.