KB BLACK BELT JOURNEY

What does it take to get to KB Kickboxing Black Belt standard? KB Fitness members shared their thoughts about their commitment to martial arts training and how having gradings as progress markers help shape their martial arts journey.

Jess, KB Instructor and KB Member, reflects on her journey: “I certainly never thought I’d get a black belt when I first started! That seemed like a very faraway and unlikely thing. I didn’t even know I wanted to take belts. But once Kelly suggested I do my first grading, and I enjoyed the experience, setting a goal for the next one seemed like the natural thing to do.”

Neil echoed Jess’ comments about not initially wanting belts, but getting hooked on the KB Kickboxing grading journey: “When I started training at KB, I didn’t really plan to grade, and certainly didn’t see myself getting to black belt,” he admits. “But the more I trained, the more I wanted to improve and to reach goals by grading.”

Kim reflects on the power of setting goals, noting, “It looks like most people’s experiences are that they were not initially aiming to get a black belt, but after setting one grading goal and reaching it they were well on the way to progressing to more personal goals and belts.”

Attaining a black belt in kickboxing may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but as Bess expresses, “I’m so grateful for everyone’s commitment to us students!” This sentiment is echoed by Ruth, who adds, “At every level we get such great teaching and attention from all the team.”

Phoebe emphasises the supportive atmosphere at KB Fitness, stating, “The atmosphere is amazing too and all the encouragement makes you want to keep going higher!”

James acknowledges the impact of positivity and encouragement from instructors, expressing gratitude for the support he’s received over the years: “I still can’t believe I’m doing the kickboxing black belt mock in a few months! Like a lot of people, I was never aiming to do belts – it goes to show how much of an impact the positivity and encouragement from our instructors can have on us! That support has meant a lot to me over the years, and I love that KB is a space where we all offer that to each other and encourage that achievement.”

For Beth, the experience of achieving a KB Black Belt was life-changing. She said: “Taking a KB Black Belt was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. It transformed me inside and out.”

Alice sums up the transformative nature of KB Fitness: “The support and exchange we have at KB is priceless. Kelly is such a wonderful mentor and Dee is simply awesome! I still cannot believe I got a KB Kickboxing green belt. So why not black…one day.”

In the words of Jess, “Attaining a black belt may seem like a huge mountain to climb, but the journey there starts with just one step… KB will get you there, if you want it!”

Do you want to set goals and receive all the support you could need to achieve them? Have you been searching for “kickboxing classes near me” because you want to start your martial arts journey? Look no further! You have found a great place to help you get to where you want to be. Book your first KB Kickboxing London class today.