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Kickboxing Northampton · Kids & Adults

Kickboxing Classes Northampton

Train kickboxing in Northampton with a programme led by Kickboxing GB Head Coach Juniors Chris Collymore. Structured classes for complete beginners, developing athletes and anyone who wants sharper striking, better fitness and real technical progression.

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Kids Friday 6:30 PM · Adults Friday 7:30 PM · first class free · no joining fee

Kickboxing GBHead Coach Juniors
WAKOWorld & European championship pedigree
Kids + AdultsFriday kickboxing pathway
First class freeTry the programme before joining

A serious local kickboxing programme

Learn kickboxing properly from the start.

Onyx Combat Academy provides structured kickboxing classes in Northampton for children and adults. The programme is built around sound stance, clean technique, distance management, movement, defence and combinations rather than simply throwing people into hard rounds.

Beginners can start with the fundamentals while more experienced students continue developing timing, speed, decision-making and controlled partner work. Competition is available for students who want it, but there is no pressure to compete.

What you will train

  • Stance, guard and footwork
  • Punching and kicking mechanics
  • Distance, timing and defensive movement
  • Combinations and counter-attacking
  • Pad work and controlled partner drills
  • Fitness developed through technical kickboxing training

Your first Friday session

What happens at your first kickboxing class?

  1. Request the right class. Choose kids or adult kickboxing and include any previous experience. For children, include their age.
  2. Wait for confirmation. A coach confirms the suitable Friday session by email. Your first class is free, with no payment or joining fee.
  3. Meet the coach and start with the basics. Expect stance, movement and technique at a suitable pace. Ask us about clothing, equipment or individual needs before travelling.

Read the first-class guide or ask a coach about your first visit. Competition is optional.

Onyx Kickboxing Programme Lead

Chris Collymore

Chris runs the Onyx Combat Academy kickboxing programme in Northampton. Kickboxing GB currently lists him as Head Coach Juniors, while its athlete pathway page also lists him for Juniors & University Games.

His work spans grassroots development through to national-team coaching. Kickboxing GB identified Chris as Head Coach of the Youth Squad at the 2025 WAKO Youth European Championships. His championship report records a Great Britain team of 129 athletes making 198 starts in a field representing 41 nations.

He also brings significant competitive experience. Official WAKO results record Chris as the 2015 WAKO Senior World Champion in veteran men’s -63 kg Point Fighting and the 2014 WAKO European Champion in the same division. Earlier WAKO European results also record a 2010 veteran semi-contact European title at -69 kg.

Kickboxing GB also lists Chris as Chair of its Referees Committee. That combination of coaching, competition and officiating experience gives the Onyx programme direct access to current national-team standards, rules, scoring and athlete-development expectations.

At Onyx, that experience is channelled into a clear pathway for local students: build strong fundamentals first, develop confidence and athletic ability, then move towards competition only if that is the athlete’s goal.

Latest: Chris has returned from the 2026 WAKO Youth World Championships in Jesolo, where Great Britain finished top of the overall medal table for a fourth consecutive year. Read our 2026 Youth Worlds report.

Kickboxing GB coaching GB athlete pathway 2025 GB youth report
Chris Collymore, Kickboxing GB Head Coach Juniors and Onyx Combat Academy kickboxing coach
Chris CollymoreKickboxing GB Head Coach Juniors · University Games · Onyx Kickboxing Programme Lead
Chris Collymore coaching children at Onyx Combat Academy in Northampton while wearing a WAKO Team GB shirt
Coaching at OnyxChris working with young athletes in Northampton.

Two pathways. One standard.

Kickboxing for kids and adults.

The coaching principles stay consistent across both classes: good movement, controlled technique, confidence and progression appropriate to the athlete in front of us.

01 / KIDS

Kids Kickboxing Northampton

Friday 6:30–7:30 PM. A structured children’s class developing coordination, balance, listening, confidence and striking fundamentals. Tell us your child’s age and experience so we can confirm the suitable group.

Kids Kickboxing details →
02 / ADULTS

Adult Kickboxing Classes Northampton

Friday 7:30–8:30 PM. Adult beginners and returning students learn combinations, movement and controlled partner work. You can train for fitness and skill without choosing a competition pathway.

Request an adult trial →
03 / DEVELOPMENT

Competition pathway

For students who want to compete, Chris’s national-team experience provides a route towards more focused technical development. Competition remains completely optional.

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Competition pathway

Technical training can lead to competition.

Competition is completely optional at Onyx. These competition images illustrate the timing, distance, composure and coaching involved when athletes choose to test their skills.

Two kickboxers exchanging a head kick in point-fighting competition
Timing and distancePoint-fighting competition rewards clean movement, accuracy and decision-making.
Two female kickboxers exchanging punches in competition
Controlled pressureCompetition adds pace and pressure to technical skills developed in training.
Two kickboxers exchanging punches during a ring bout
Ring craftPositioning, defence and composure become increasingly important as athletes progress.
Kickboxing athlete celebrating with a coach after competition
Coach and athletePreparation, feedback and support are central to competition development.
Coach giving advice to a kickboxing athlete between rounds
Corner coachingCompetition tests how well athletes can listen, adapt and apply coaching under pressure.
Kickboxer landing a high kick during competition
Progression by choiceStudents can train purely for fitness and skill, or work towards competition when ready.

Starting kickboxing in Northampton

Complete beginners are welcome.

You do not need experience, specialist fitness or ambitions to fight before you walk through the door.

Learn before intensity

New students first build stance, balance, movement and basic striking mechanics.

Train for your reason

Fitness, skill development, confidence, self-defence and competition are all valid reasons to train.

Competition is optional

Attending kickboxing does not commit you or your child to competition.

Membership

Choose the membership that fits.

View current kids, adult and family options, included sessions and announced November rates before joining. Ask a coach which option covers your kickboxing training.

  • No joining fee
  • First class free
  • Existing members retain their agreed terms
Compare current memberships → Request free first class

Kickboxing beginner resources

Answer the questions before they stop you starting.

Practical guides on first classes, fitness, equipment, training frequency, sparring and starting later in adult life.

01 / FIRST CLASS

Kickboxing for Beginners

What to wear, what happens in class and what a sensible first session looks like.

Read the beginner guide →
02 / FITNESS

Do you need to be fit first?

Why you can begin before you feel fully conditioned and build fitness through training.

Read the fitness guide →
06 / ADULT BEGINNERS

Starting in your 30s, 40s or 50s

A realistic approach to beginning later, adapting intensity and managing recovery.

Read the adult beginner guide →
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Kickboxing gym in Northampton

Train at KG House.

Onyx Combat Academy
Unit E-7, KG House
Kingsfield Way
Northampton
NN5 7QS

Our Northampton kickboxing classes run every Friday evening.

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Kickboxing Northampton FAQ

Which kickboxing class should I choose?

Kids Kickboxing runs Friday 6:30–7:30 PM and Adults Kickboxing runs Friday 7:30–8:30 PM. Both welcome beginners. For a child, tell us their age and experience so a coach can confirm suitability.

Is my free class confirmed immediately?

No. Send your request and wait for the coach’s email confirming the suitable session before attending. Your first class is free, with no payment or joining fee.

What should I bring to my first kickboxing class?

Read the first-class guide and ask the coach to confirm clothing and equipment before attending. Tell us about any individual needs so we can discuss a suitable starting point.

Where can I train kickboxing in Northampton?

Onyx Combat Academy runs kickboxing at Unit E-7, KG House, Kingsfield Way, Northampton, NN5 7QS.

Who coaches kickboxing at Onyx?

The programme is led by Chris Collymore. Kickboxing GB currently lists him as Head Coach Juniors, with its athlete pathway page also listing Juniors & University Games.

What time are the classes?

Kids Kickboxing runs Fridays from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Adults Kickboxing follows from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Can a complete beginner join?

Yes. Complete beginners are welcome. Your first class is free so you can experience the programme before joining.

Do I have to compete?

No. Competition is optional for both kids and adults.

How much is membership?

See current kids, adult and family membership options on the membership page. Your first class is free and there is no joining fee.

Start kickboxing

Your first class is free.

Choose the kids or adult Friday class and come and experience the Onyx kickboxing programme in Northampton.

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Before you join

Practical Kickboxing guides.

Compare cost, coaching and training goals before choosing a class.

Start with the facts

Try the class before joining.

First class free · clear adult and kids options · no joining fee.

Onyx Combat Academy · Unit E-7, KG House, Kingsfield Way, Northampton, NN5 7QS.

Complete beginner?

No previous experience is required. Use the first-class guide to see what to wear, what happens when you arrive and which current session fits you.

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Meet the coach

Meet Kickboxing coach Chris Collymore and explore his documented WAKO championship results, Great Britain coaching roles and rules expertise.

Finding your starting point

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