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🥇 Martial Arts Club of the Year 2023

Leeds Uni Kickboxing & Krav Maga is one of the largest martial arts societies on campus. Whether you want to get fitter, learn self-defence, or push yourself to black belt level, we’ve got something for you. We train in:

Kickboxing – a semi-contact sport blending Muay Thai, Taekwondo and boxing.

Krav Maga and Self-Defence – a practical, military-developed system for real-world self-defence.

Our classes are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned martial artists.

Why Join?

🥊 Weekly Kickboxing, Krav Maga and sparring sessions.

🥊 Progress through termly gradings and work your way up to Black Belt.

🥊 Optional instructor training courses (no experience needed).

🥊 Huge social calendar – Otley Runs, nights out, Ninja Warrior, fight nights, even trips abroad.

🥊 Compete at the University Kickboxing Championships, hosted by us, with 300+ fighters from across the UK.

Give It A Go (GIAG)

New to martial arts? Come along to one of our Give It A Go sessions at the start of each semester. No kit or experience needed – just turn up and give it a try. Dates will be released on our socials and the LUU events page.

Membership

Standard membership: £25 (no merchandise).

Membership with t-shirt: £35 (after the first 100 sign-ups).

Membership is required for insurance after GIAG week and can be purchased via the LUU website.

Session cards are available for training – approx. £3 per class (buy in bundles for better value).

Training Times (2025/26)

Tuesdays – The Edge (Hall 2)
17:30–18:30 – Advanced Kickboxing (1+ years’ experience)
18:30–19:30 – Beginner Kickboxing

Thursdays – The Edge (Hall 2)
18:30–19:30 – Advanced Kickboxing
19:30–20:30 – Beginner Kickboxing

Saturdays – Gryphon Centre
14:00–15:00 – Kickboxing (all abilities)
15:00–16:00 – Taught Sparring (invite/seniors; beginners can join after a few weeks)
16:00–16:45 – Sparring (full kit required)

Sundays – The Edge (Dance Studio 2)
16:30–17:30 – Krav Maga & Self-Defence (all abilities)

💥 Sparring is completely optional and open to all once you feel ready.

Socials

Our socials are legendary! Expect everything from Otley Runs and nights out to chilled activities like Ninja Warrior and bowling, plus our annual trip abroad.

Leadership & Coaching

Our Chief Instructor is Will Tsang (3rd Dan Black Belt), who has led the club for 16 years. Will was awarded Coach of the Year by Leeds Sport, recognised ahead of 90+ other coaches at the university. He is supported by a dedicated team of qualified instructors.

Instructor Courses

For those who want to go further, we offer:

Assistant Instructor course (1 year)

Full Instructor course (1 year), accredited by the British Combat Association.

No experience needed – just commitment. Great for your CV.

Stay Connected

📩 Email: luukbkm@gmail.com
📱 Instagram: @leedsunikickboxingandkrav
💬 Join our WhatsApp for updates (link via socials)