About OUKbC

Kickboxing arose from karate in the late 1970’s. Practitioners of karate found they wanted to test themselves fully against other practitioners of their art and hence fight full contact. They took the punches and upper body movement of boxing and melded it with the kicks of karate to create an effective and, when practiced with correct technique elegant fighting style. 

At Oxford University Kickboxing Club we still consider kickboxing to be a martial art. A martial art is something anyone can practice, whatever their physical abilities and sporting prowess. Martial arts are about self-improvement and challenging 

yourself to be the best that you can be. No matter how long we have been training, we all still seek that elusive perfect technique. Thus we welcome everyone to our club, no matter their ability, and believe we have one of the most inclusive and friendly clubs at Oxford University.

At the same time, we realise some of our members not only want to better themselves, as is the ethos of traditional martial arts, but they also wish to test themselves against others. For this reason we compete, very successfully, in tournaments including the University Championships and have an annual Varsity match.

We feel our club has something to offer everyone; from those wanting a fun, sociable and non-competitive way to keep fit, to those who wish to don the gloves and fight in the ring. We will train you as if you want to fight, whether you ever want to get in the ring or not, and our only stipulation is that you want to improve your own
technique.

Please feel free to email our president for more details or come along to one of our training sessions to try it out for free.



Joining

What to wear?
No uniform is required. Just turn up in tracksuit trousers or something similar. It's important that you can move freely in them.

How much does it cost?
The first session is free. After that the cost of a years membership is £50 for all OU students, £60 for post docs/uni stuff and finally £70 for non uni members. This covers the license fee, insurance as well as the wear and tear of equipment. All sessions are then free.

Training times and location?
Training is in the dojo or at the main hall at the Univeristy Sports Centre off Iffley Road. Times change fairly often, please check the homepage for the latest times.

Signing up
Please print off and fill out the Membership Form and FSKA License Application and bring them together with your membership fee to your next training session. Memberships run from October to October, so training over the summer is included. While you are here please take a moment to read the Risk Assessment (under "Important Information"), as it is a OUSF requirement that all members are aware of the risks involved in the sport they partake in.

 OUKbC Membership Form Required from new members

 FSKA Licence Application Form Required from new members




Governing Documents

This has to be the most boring part of being a member of OUKbC. However as these documents containimportant safety information it is essential that every member is familiar with them. They also indicate what you can do and what you can't do as a member of the Club.

OUKbC Code of Conduct 2011-2012

OUKbC Rules 2011-2012

OUKbC Constitution (2010)

OUKbC Risk Assessment 2011-2012




Where We Practice

Iffley Rd, Oxford



Building Key:

                                                              
5: Main Reception
               6: Main Sports Hall / Dojo
9: Rugby 5's Courts 

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