" I have been attending Integrity Martial Arts Bridport since April 2023 under the watchful eye of my mentor Dave Shepherd whose dedication and inspiring techniques make training sessions that I look forward to every week. The attached grading system gives incentive to achieve the next goal (coloured belt) which gives one a great sense of achievement. Here is the bonus - my fitness is improving as is my physical appearance and my confidence levels have never been higher. This is an activity for all ages to enjoy, I should know I was born in 1956."
William Short
" I have been doing Kickboxing for over a year starting when I was 16. It has since improved my fitness and strength, self control and helped me through stressful periods of exams, while also giving me goals to work towards outside of school. Sessions can be hard work but I always come out feeling better than I did going in. "
Naomi
Why
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Why Integrity Martial Arts Kickboxing is More Than Just a Class
Get in shape
Develop functional strength, build muscle, improve your flexibility, mobility, cardio and stamina. Get fit, be more healthy and achieve your body goals with Integrity Martial Arts. Look and feel better.
Develop stress resistance
Learn about how to manage your feelings during stressful situations, how to stay composed and disciplined. Learning martial arts is a great way to improve your conflict management skills and self confidence.
Learn to defend yourself
Learn and practice effective self defenses techniques and develop your awareness. Practice in a safe and controlled environment with highly qualified professional instructors. Take charge of your persona safety by leveling up your skills.
meet like minded people
Meet and train with likeminded people at Integrity Martial Arts in Dorset. Our students are all committed to their personal and physical development. They help and motivate each other to grow and we pride ourself in our community of members.
FAQ'S
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frequently asked questions
Kickboxing is a practical way of learning how to defend yourself, it combines the kicks from martial arts such as Muay thai, and Taekwondo and mixes them with the devastating punches and footwork of western boxing. Our classes are aimed at the student who wants to increase their fitness and stamina, without performing the rituals that come with some more traditional martial arts. The classes are a superb way to improve your cardio as well as your overall body conditioning
You are welcome to join with a friend or by yourself. All our clubs are friendly, inviting and the classes are designed so that you will quickly settle in. There are various levels of fitness in the classes, so don’t worry if you’re not as fit as some of the other students, you will progress at your own pace with the help of the instructors and the other students. They all remember that they too were beginners at one stage. Stay conisitent with your training and soon you’ll be on the track to success.
No, however you will be surprised how your fitness levels will drastically improve with the type of training you are going to receive. We have several schools in the area, so you can train 5 nights a week if you wish.
For the first couple of classes just wear comfortable sports clothing, tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt are the normal attire for a beginner. When you are ready you can purchase your own uniform from your Instructor. We train in bare feet, however if you have a medical reason then training shoes are acceptable.
Yes, you will need a pair of hand wraps and also a pair of boxing gloves, which are available from your Instructor, it takes a while to learn how to wrap your hands but once you’ve learned the skill they protect your wrists, while the knuckles are protected by the padded boxing gloves. For your first class you can normally borrow your partners boxing gloves until you purchase your own.
Yes, you can we hold regular Kickboxing tournaments, mainly semi-contact bouts. However, if you wish to experience the adrenaline rush of competing in front of packed venues in the ring, then we can provide you with the opportunity of doing so. Several of our fighters have emerged through the ranks to appear in their first full contact fight.
