Do I need experience to start kickboxing?

No. Beginners are welcome and coaching is progressive.

Is kickboxing mainly fitness or fighting?

Both, in honest proportion. Fitness improves, but technique, timing and distance are taken seriously.

Is there contact and sparring?

Pad and bag work are standard. Sparring is optional and separate for those who are ready.

What should I expect at a first class?

A structured warm-up, technical instruction, pad or bag work, and clear coaching throughout.

Can I start if I am nervous or unfit?

Yes. The first step is designed around coaching, pacing and settling into the environment, not proving yourself on day one.

Can I watch or ask questions before deciding?

Send an enquiry and John can explain the best option for the route you are considering.

Do I need equipment for my first class?

Not usually. Send a free class enquiry and John will confirm what to bring before you attend.

Can I start mid-month?

Yes. John will use your free class enquiry to recommend the most suitable current class and starting point.

Adults and beginners

Striking skill. Real fitness. Clear technique.

Kickboxing classes in Paisley for adults at all levels. Structured striking, conditioning, footwork and the option of sparring, coached seriously without the gym-floor ego.

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Adult kickboxing class training with coached pad and bag work in Paisley

Striking and fitness

sharp, energetic, technical

Choose how you want to start

There is no required order. You can try a class or join directly. Monthly membership after a course is your choice.

One class to try · Four weeks to learn · Monthly to keep training

Try before deciding

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£0

Meet John and experience the training before choosing your next step. No payment or commitment.

What happens next: Choose a preferred class. John confirms your place and what to bring before you attend.

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A structured beginner start

Four-week Kickboxing introduction

£49.99

Build the basics with beginner coaching over four weeks. One payment, no automatic monthly renewal.

What happens next: Check the dates and course details, then review your booking before paying securely.

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Keep training regularly

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From £50/month

Choose regular weekly training. You can join directly without taking a course first.

What happens next: Choose your weekly frequency. Review the first charge and membership terms before paying.

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Training at our Paisley academy · Beginners welcome · John can help you choose.

A clear first stepFind the right coached route for your stage.

Coach-led from day oneJohn confirms the most suitable current session.

Train in Paisley2 Macdowall Street, with a free class available first.

Inside Kickboxing

More than fitness with gloves on.

Kickboxing will improve fitness, but the class is built around learning an actual martial art. Students develop stance, guard, footwork, punching, kicking and combinations, then learn how timing and distance change when another person is moving in front of them.

Pads, bags and partner drills create plenty of physical work while keeping technique at the centre. Sparring is a separate, progressive option for people who are ready for it—not a test placed in front of beginners. That makes the programme suitable both for adults starting from scratch and experienced students who want sharper, more thoughtful training.

What this route develops

Striking skill
Build stance, guard, footwork, punching, kicking and combinations with proper coaching.
Fitness
Sessions build cardio, core, agility and physical output through consistent training.
Timing and distance
Pad work and partner drills help you understand when and where to strike.
Composure
Learning to stay sharp and controlled under pressure is one of kickboxing's strongest benefits.

Grading & progression

A clear pathway forward.

Each grade marks progress earned through coached development. The pathway shows the journey ahead, not a technical syllabus or a timetable.

Adult Kickboxing

Adults

A structured martial arts journey from first foundations through to an established standard of practice.

Grade 01
White
Grade 1: white belt.
Grade 02
White / Yellow Stripe
Grade 2: white belt with a yellow stripe.
Grade 03
Yellow
Grade 3: yellow belt.
Grade 04
Yellow / Green Stripe
Grade 4: yellow belt with a green stripe.
Grade 05
Green
Grade 5: green belt.
Grade 06
Green / Blue Stripe
Grade 6: green belt with a blue stripe.
Grade 07
Blue
Grade 7: blue belt.
Grade 08
Blue / Red Stripe
Grade 8: blue belt with a red stripe.
Grade 09
Red
Grade 9: red belt.
Grade 10
Red / Black Stripe
Grade 10: red belt with a black stripe.
Pathway endpoint
Grade 11
Black
Grade 11: black belt.

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Proven depth

Why the programme is deep enough to commit to.

This isn't just a cardio class with gloves on. The kickboxing curriculum is built from a large structured library of drills, combinations and coaching video, developed over years of running the programme.

150+ coached drills across footwork, pads, bag and sparring prep
30+ structured striking combinations
50+ supporting video lessons for members
Progressive path from first pad session to optional sparring

Weekly timetable

Class times for kickboxing.

Expect a structured warm-up, technical coaching, pad or bag work, and clear progression. Sparring is available separately when appropriate, never forced on beginners.

Adult beginners
Pad and bag work
Striking mechanics
Optional structured sparring

Where: 2 Macdowall Street, Paisley, PA3 2NB.

John will confirm the right session and what to bring before you attend.

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What to expect

The first step should feel clear.

Expect a structured warm-up, technical coaching, pad or bag work, and clear progression. Sparring is available separately when appropriate, never forced on beginners.

Useful to know

No pressure to already be good
Ask John if unsure
Clear first class guidance
A route after the first month

1:1 coaching

Want Kickboxing one-to-one?

Personal Training

A four-week, private programme built around you.

Take kickboxing further with one-to-one coaching — or blend it with other disciplines and strength & conditioning across a focused four-week route.

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Related routes

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Adults - Friday 6:15am

Starting from scratch

Beginners

For adults who want a low-friction first step before work, with structure and no ego.

Friday: 06:15–07:15clear, steady, no ego

Adults · Tuesday 7:30pm

Angles and close-range striking

Filipino Boxing & Silat

For adults interested in Filipino boxing, angles, timing, close-range striking and adaptable movement.

Tuesday: 19:30–20:30adaptable, mobile, controlled

Adults · Thursday 7:30pm

Timing and interception

JKD / Boxing

For adults interested in boxing fundamentals, footwork, timing, distance and JKD interception principles.

Thursday: 19:30–20:30direct, adaptable, technical

Questions

Kickboxing FAQ

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Start with a free class, build the basics on a course or join regular training. Choose what suits you.

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Striking skill. Real fitness. Clear technique.

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Four-week Kickboxing introduction

Join monthly

More than fitness with gloves on.

Striking skill

Fitness

Timing and distance

Composure

A clear pathway forward.

Adult Kickboxing

Why the programme is deep enough to commit to.

Class times for kickboxing.

Find a class that fits your week.

Monday

Kickboxing (All Levels)

Tuesday

Kickboxing (All Levels)

Wednesday

Kickboxing (All Levels)

Thursday

Kickboxing Beginners

Saturday

Kickboxing + Sparring

Sunday

Kickboxing (All Levels)

The first step should feel clear.

Want Kickboxing one-to-one?

A four-week, private programme built around you.

Compare nearby starting points.

Beginners

Filipino Boxing & Silat

JKD / Boxing

Kickboxing FAQ

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