Open Session

The open session allows members to come in and use the facilities for personal training or with other members. An opportunity to work techniques learnt in class and work out. An instructor is always present for advice and help

Adult Classes
Samurai age 5 - 8

Introductory class for the those starting out their martial arts journey. Sessions will include basic kick boxing techniques and will focus on developing discipline, flexibility, fitness and balance. Game activities will also be incorporated to develop communication, fair play and teamwork.

Junior Classes
Kali

Great class for co-ordination, timing and fitness. Learn single and double stick and defence against knife attacks. This weapon art was studied by the late Bruce Lee.

Adult Classes
Spar

For those who want to improve their sparring techniques and ring craft for interclubs, gradings and competition. Sparring drills are progressed into full sparring, under strict supervision. Safety equipment is mandatory and to be worn during this session

Adult Classes
Kick Boxing

Kick Boxing has become a very popular alternative fitness session. The combination of oriental and european kicking styles and our very own traditional boxing techniques has produced a very effective self defense and sport. This work out will incorporate intervals of rounds and rest periods and will relieve stress and improve your fitness.

Adult Classes
MMA Submission

MMA Submission takes up where MMA Clinch left off. Ground fighting class which will deal with getting positions, reversals, striking and submission techniques including chokes, arm bars and leg locks.

Adult Classes
Ladies Only Boxing

Non contact boxing class. This class incorporates the 'sweet science' with an effective work out utilizing a wide range of heavy bags and strike pads. Also expect a good Ab work out!

Adult Classes
MMA Clinch

Mixed Martial Arts has exploded into the martial art scene since the birth of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, when the need for a complete all-round fighting system was needed. Our MMA Clinch class focus is on the stand up game, incorporating striking and takedowns. The Clinch being considered a place where traditional boxers would rest, but where the MMA fighter is looking to use unorthodoxed striking methods and dynamic throws. This is a very important class for the Mixed Martial Artist.

Adult Classes
Kick Boxing

Juniors can learn an important self defence system whilst also developing their personal fitness. students may also want to grade and go onto to participate in various interclub events that are held regularly throughout the year.

Junior Classes
Thai Boxing

National sport of Thailand. Thai Boxing or Muay Thai has become even more popular since featuring in the film "Ong Bak". Similar to kick boxing with the advantage of also incorporating elbow and knee strikes, Thai Boxing is a great class for self defense and fitness.

Adult Classes

Nearest Classes

Thu Feb 23 @ 5:00PM - 06:00PM
Junior Kickboxing

Thu Feb 23 @ 6:00PM - 07:00PM
Adult Kickboxing - Beginner Course

Thu Feb 23 @ 7:00PM - 08:00PM
Adult Kickboxing

Thu Feb 23 @ 8:00PM - 09:00PM
Thai Boxing- Begineer Course

Fri Feb 24 @ 6:30PM - 07:30PM
Kali

Fri Feb 24 @ 7:30PM - 08:30PM
Fight Team

Sat Feb 25 @10:30AM - 11:30AM
Junior Learn to Spar

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Instructors

Gladiator Academy Instructors are CRB checked, and qualified in First Aid. All instructors have been trained and coached by Phil Norman. Additionally some have gone on and expanded their CV with further qualifications. Click on an instructor to find out more about them.

Sensei Phil Norman

Phil initially began training at 17 in traditional Kung Fu. Phil attended a 4 day training seminar led by Guru Dan Inosanto in London at Nino Bernardo's Basement Gym. It was a 'life changing' experience , and Phil and his training partner Colin Sherred followed Inosanto and attended his seminars in the UK and Europe. Regular visits to the Inosanto Academy in California followed.

Sensei Nina Smith

Nina first started training back in 1998/99, deciding to take up kickboxing to get fit and wanted to exercise to lose weight!

Sensei Woody White

Self Defence & Combat Sports first ever student! Woody has been one of Phil's training partners for nearly 20 years and as a result is highly skilled in the arts, including Jeet Kune Do, Kali, Kickboxing and Combat Submission Wrestling.

Sensei Dave Hyde

Dave has been training and competing for the club for the last 10 years and has a strong background in kickboxing, his highlights come in the way of winning the BNMA English title in 2003 after taking the fight at short notice, and then going on to win the WKU British title in 2004.

Sensei Jim McGuigan

Recent member to the team, Jim is an enthusiastic instructor and was awarded his blackbelt in September 2006 by 5 x World Champion Trevor Ambrose after a rigourous test.

Sensei Tony Pears

An exceptional martial artist, With 18 years training and 10 years teaching experience.

Sensei Simon Millward

Simon has been training with the Gladiator Academy since he was 14 following his older brothers who also represented the club. in competition. He carries 9 years of experience, most of his time has been spent training for fights in which he has had 15 including a mixture of kickboxing and boxing.

Sensei Lauren Leete

One of our newest members of the SDCS instructor’s team, Lauren has previous experience in full contact kickboxing competitions and hopes to compete again in the future,

Sensei Mel Sutton

Also a recent addition to the team, Mel has been working through her grading belts steadily and is currently in training for the next one!