About us

East Riding Kickboxing Club

Meet The Team

Joy Peacock

Is our Chief Instructor and is the 3rd Dan Black Belt in Korean Kickboxing. She has been instructing since 2011.




Chris Gardham

Is one of our most experienced Instructors and the Club's Welfare Officer. He trains regularly at the Leven and Hedon classes and gained his 1st Dan Black Belt in Korean Kickboxing in December 2018. He is currently training for his 2nd Dan

Tim Johnson

Tim is one of our most experienced Instructors. He has recently gained his 2nd Dan Black Belt. He regularly assists at the Leven class and often steps in to lead that class and those at other venues when required


Poppy Egan

Is one of our newest Instructors, although she has been assisting in class for some time previously. She trains regularly and is always happy to help our younger and less experienced students. She has recently gained her 1st Dan Black Belt

Neil Higinbotham

Neil is an Assistant Instructor with the Club. He trains regularly at our Leven class alongside one of his children. He has trained in a variety of martial arts and brings much experience to the Club. He has recently gained his 1st Dan Black Belt.

Dan Peacock

Dan is one of our newest Instructors, although one of the most experienced. He has been training in martial arts for over 18 years and also has a number of years of boxing experience. He currently holds 3rd Dan Black Belt

About Us

Five things you should know about kickboxing:

  1. No, you do not have to fight someone. When people first hear about kickboxing classes they think "oh that's exactly what I see in the movies".  They will visualize guys and girls fighting each other in the ring within fitness gyms and centres.  They are very wrong.  In fact, most of the time the classes offered consist of intense, calorie-burning workout sessions conducted WITHOUT physical contact.  You DON'T have to fight anyone!  If you're hesitant to take a kickboxing class because you're scared, you'll have to take physical abuse from another person, don't be.  Kickboxing classes prioritise the fitness aspect of the workout without making students spar with each other. 
  2. It's not as hard as you think it is.  People sometimes think we make our students kick trees with their shins to condition them or make them run 25 miles daily.  Perhaps even hanging meat carcasses for them to punch.  The movies have a lot to answer for!  The classes require a lot of physical activity but nothing like that mentioned above.  There may be many press-ups, sit-ups and such like.  Beginners are taught how to punch and kick properly.  Yes, in the beginning, it will be difficult and tiring, but over time it becomes easier. 
  3. It's not as easy as you think it is.  Many gyms offer cardio kickboxing classes where students do not use boxing gloves or pads.  They simply punch in the air.  Our classes use both and it is a different experience altogether.  Yes, you will sweat.  Yes, it will make you breathe hard.  Yes, it will tire you out.  Isn't that why we exercise? 
  4. No, the Instructor isn't trying to kill you.  Many students will think that the instructor is actually trying to kill them during and after their first class.  We push students and encourage them to get the most out of the classes.  It may seem like we're on your case at the time but think about the sense of achievement you're going to feel when you've completed a class. 
  5. Yes, you will get addicted.  The feeling you get after a class is like nothing you've felt before.  Your fitness will improve.  You'll learn how to defend yourself.  You'll tone your body and become more flexible.  You'll become more confident.  It can be life-changing.

What are you waiting for? Contact us today about our classes.