K1 Fight Class in Cardiff – Advanced Kickboxing & Sparring
Our most intense kickboxing session in Cardiff — built for experienced fighters, competitors, and advanced trainees who are ready for full contact training and controlled sparring. The K1 Fight Class focuses on high-level coaching, pressure-tested skill development, and defensive performance under realistic fight conditions.
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This is not a beginner class. Sessions are fast-paced, technically demanding, and designed to prepare athletes for competition or high-level sparring.
What to Expect in the K1 Fight Class
Sessions blend Dutch-style partner drills with contact conditioning and structured sparring rounds. Training is designed to develop real fight skills — not just fitness.
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You’ll work on:
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Tight combination work (Dutch-style flow)
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Defensive systems: checks, blocks, counters and return fire
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Timing, composure and decision-making under pressure
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Conditioning specific to K1 rule sets
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Controlled sparring with matched partners
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Sparring is always coach-led, with partners matched by size and experience and intensity managed to keep rounds productive and safe.
Level
Intermediate–Advanced (coach guidance recommended)
Contact
Contact drills + sparring (controlled)
Duration
60 minutes
Gear Needed
Hand wraps, 16oz gloves, shin pads, gumshield (recommended: headguard, groin guard)
MEET YOUR COACHES
Thomas Bowen
Two-weight WAKO K-1 British Champion · GB K-1 Squad
Yusef Ali
Multi-Discipline British Champion · 200+ Bouts · 23 Years Exp
Alannah Bale
WAKO K-1 British Champion · GB K-1 Squad · 13 Years Exp
Jordan Mears
ISKA Silver Medalist · Up-and-Coming Fighter
A Serious Training Environment
The K1 Fight Class is a focused, disciplined environment built for athletes who train with intent. Respect, control and progression are expected from everyone on the mat.
This is where skills are sharpened, pressure is applied, and fight readiness is developed.