Everyone In This Video Started With One Beginner Class

Try kickboxing for £15 with coaching that has helped hundreds of beginners build confidence.

This is what the Typical Progression looks like with structured training at Zanshin Defence. It all starts with a Trial Class.

I’m a complete beginner - will I keep up?

Yes! Many of our students start with little or no martial arts experience.

Your first class will introduce you to the fundamentals step by step, and you’ll be coached through the techniques and combinations at a pace that helps you build confidence.

With small class sizes, you’ll get feedback from your coach while training alongside other members who were once beginners too.

We’re located in the Anytime Fitness Gym in Headington, Oxford. You don’t need to be a gym-member to join!

What People Are Saying:

What You’ll Experience From Your First Class

#1: Technical Coaching In Small Groups

Classes are capped at 10 students. You’ll receive personalized coaching every session. Develop clean technique, better fitness, and self-defence skills faster than large commercial classes.

#2: Confidence & Personal Development

After your first session, you’ll be able to throw fast, technical punches and combinations you couldn’t have imagined on day one. You’ll also start building the confidence, fitness, and skills that develop with consistent training.

#3: A Supportive, Friendly Community

With women making up the majority of our students, we’ve built a supportive and inclusive community where students encourage each other to grow. Friendly, hardworking people who take training seriously without taking themselves too seriously.

What happens during the Trial Class?

Your first class is designed to give you a complete introduction to kickboxing in a friendly, beginner-focused environment.

During the session, you’ll learn:

  • Kickboxing fundamentals
  • Pad work & combinations
  • Self-defence applications
  • Fitness & conditioning
  • Technical drills
  • Movement & mobility

 

Every class is capped at 10 students and you’ll be coached closely to help you improve technique, fitness, and confidence faster than you would in a larger class.

Everyone progresses at a different pace, but beginners are often surprised by their improvements from their very first session.

By the end of your trial, you’ll have learned the fundamentals of kickboxing and be able to throw fast, powerful combinations with good technique.

You’ll start developing:

  • Better coordination and movement
  • Improved fitness and conditioning
  • Stronger striking technique
  • More confidence in your ability

 

You’ll train alongside a supportive group of members while getting coaching and feedback to help you build your skills step by step. After 6 sessions, most beginners notice a big difference in their technique, fitness, and confidence.

Choose your preferred class time from the booking calendar and complete payment during checkout.

Your £15 trial includes your first beginner kickboxing session.

Classes are suitable for adults of all ages and experience levels.

Please bring a water bottle and wear sportswear.

No equipment needed for your first class. If you have gloves, feel free to bring them. You’ll find everything else you need below.