I have gone from 118kg to 88 kgs (Losing almost 5 stones), whilst training at the Studio. I had tried dieting, but with no way near the same results as when I combined Dieting with Kickboxing. It especially helped me with the training being Individualised to myself. I am also proud of the fact that I have gone through the excellent Grading Syllabus, recently earning my Black Belt.

I had wanted to try Kickboxing for years, but due to my high pressure career in Sales had never found time to start. The main problem was the fact that I did not want to train in mixed ability classes. I also did not wish to train in a hired room or hall, or with an Instructor who was just teaching part-time. Once I started Private tuition at the Studio with all the criteria that I desired met, I found that I loved it. I have now Graded to Black Belt, and even Competed in an Amateur Competition, which is something that I never thought I would be able to do.

I absolutely love the training. As a former Soldier, and now a member of the Territorial Army, I really enjoy exercise anyway. I am now a Brown Belt at Kickboxing, and have competed four times. Both of these things have given me a great sense of achievement. At the Studio there is always a new goal to train for, & the sessions are different everytime. One of my best personal achievements was when I recently entered a B.F.T. ( Basic Fitness Test ) with the army. These tests are to make sure that you are keeping to a high level of fitness. I came 16th out of 100, which is my all time personal best! Better than when I was 10 years younger and in the Regular Army full-time!

I cannot believe I have come so far. I am now a Green Belt and am greatly looking forward to attaining my next level. I really enjoy the training but am not a natural learner, especially with the co-ordination that can be required. It sometimes takes me a little longer than it would others to develop the moves, but all the Instructors are very patient and understanding helping all the way.