About Us
KICKS Eastbourne offer kickboxing and K1 classes that are suitable for beginners through to advanced students. Our classes are taught by experienced, fully-insured black belt instructors. We welcome all levels of ability, including those who have never tried a martial art before.
​
Adult group classes, junior group classes and private 1-1 sessions are available throughout the week.
​KICKS Eastbourne is an inclusive, non-judgemental community that welcomes anyone who is looking to get fit, learn a martial art, or would like to compete. We offer a structured grading system for all students, although this is not mandatory to participate in.
​
Anyone interested in joining KICKS Eastbourne is welcome to attend a free trial class (pre-bookable only).
​
KICKS Eastbourne is conveniently located in Eastbourne town centre, with free parking available on the surrounding roads. We are a ten minute walk from Eastbourne train station, and a five minute walk from local bus connections.
Our
Story
KICKS Eastbourne was founded by Stitch Sayers in 2010. The club was formed under the direction and guidance of KICKS Brighton, and was initially located in local sports halls before moving in to the current premises in 2013. We are one of the longest-established martial arts clubs in Eastbourne.
​
Stitch trained under Chris Kent, Tiffany Williams and Jim Caldecourt at KICKS Brighton from 1998 and went on to achieve his kickboxing Black Belt (3rd Degree). He built up KICKS Eastbourne as an instructor, cornerman and manager until he left the club in 2020.
​
Following a temporary closure in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, the club came under new management, and in collaboration with KICKS Brighton, the club continues to go from strength to strength. KICKS Eastbourne is supported by the central KICKS dojo in Brighton, which is led by:
​
Chris Kent
7th Dan Wado Ryu
7th Degree Kickboxing
Tiffany Williams
5th Degree Kickboxing
3rd Dan Wado Ryu
​
All KICKS Eastbourne gradings are overseen and delivered by KICKS Brighton.
​
​
​
​
​
Kickboxing Classes
KICKS Eastbourne offer a range of kickboxing classes suitable for beginners to advanced students
Private 1-1 sessions are also available throughout the week outside of the times listed below, please enquire for availability
Monday
Private 1-1 Sessions: 17:00 - 20:00
Tuesday
Junior Class: 17.45 - 18.30
Adult Class: 18.30 - 19.30
Wednesday
Adult Class: 18:00 - 19:00
​Thursday
Junior Class: 17.45 - 18.30
Adult Class: 18.30 - 19.30
​
Friday
Private 1-1 Sessions: 17:00 -20:00
Saturday
Adult Class: 08:30 - 09:30
​
​
​
​
​​
​
​
​
Kickboxing Prices
We offer a free trial class to anyone considering joining KICKS Eastbourne. This is pre-bookable only. Please enquire to arrange.
KICKS Eastbourne have several different payment options for classes. All students who wish to join the club will also need to purchase a kickboxing licence/insurance.
​Kickboxing Licence (a requirement of our governing body and renewable every 12 months): £15.00
​​​Juniors training x1 session per week:
£23.00 a month
​
Juniors additional class price:
£6.00 per session​
​
Adults training x1 session per week:
£32.00 a month
​
Adults training x2 sessions per week:
£55.00 a month
​
Adults training x3 sessions per week:
£82.50 a month
​
Adults training in any number of sessions:
£96.00 a month
​
Adult additional class price:
£8.00 per session
​​​​Private 1-1 Session (members and non-members, membership and licence is not required for 1-1 sessions):
Please enquire
Our Team.
KICKS Eastbourne is led by an experienced team of kickboxing instructors. All instructors who lead classes are Black Belt, DBS checked and have valid instructor's insurance. KICKS also has a team of experienced assistant instructors who support the classes.
Chris
Kickboxing Black Belt (2nd Degree)
​​​​
Chris has trained with KICKS in Brighton and Eastbourne since 2010. He has been a coach at KICKS since 2016, which was the same year he obtained his Black Belt. He received his Second Degree Black Belt in 2019.
He has previously competed on the kickboxing circuit, and currently coaches in the classes, corners fighters at competitions, and continues to train as a student of kickboxing himself.
Assistant Instructors
Jack Bowker (Brown/Black)
Nick Reed (Brown/Black)
Joseph Clifford (Brown Black)
Photo Gallery
