May 2021: we are training outdoors under approved Phase 1 contact guidance. We await return of indoor training (expected 17th May but not guaranteed). Consult news pages for latest and continue to train with us online as well.
From Sunday 2nd May, our outdoor Return to Play classes will be open to everyone! Under Phase 1 we can do pad work, glove-to-glove with designated training partners, (following screening and sanitisation protocols). Classes from 2nd May 90 minutes of Savate technique, fitness, and partner training. Olympic Park Stratford. Sundays 2pm start. Only £9 per…
Phase 1 Return to Play Guidance. Applicable from Sunday 18th April 2021. Members should note that we are operating within a special exemption from national law. Therefore please treat the following guidelines with respect. Breaking any of the session rules – or pressuring others to break them – whether deliberately, carelessly, or playfully will be…
Breaking news.With the announcement that kickboxing in England has DCMS-approved Return to Play guidance, we will be able to offer limited phase 1 equipment contact training (pads and partnered drills) outdoors from 12 April. This will be subject to guidance on numbers, training bubbles, hygiene, and covid screening. We will add to our risk assessment…
Outdoor, distanced sport is now permitted under government guidelines. We will shortly be arranging outdoor training sessions in accordance with protocols. It will be great to see everyone again(from 2m away at all times)! Initial sessions will be free of charge and exclusively for students who have trained with us before. Message for details.
Yesterday, the UK Government published its roadmap out of lockdown. At the moment, lockdown measures are still in force and no mixing, outdoor sport for more than one person, or contact training is permitted. The take-away points from the roadmap for us are as follows: Most importantly, note that these are provisional dates and the…
For those asking why we haven’t reopened yet, this is the current England Boxing advice, which accords with our own understanding of government guidelines. You may be seeing lots of clubs back to pads and sparring, but we don’t believe we can do that legally. Pad work reminder For the avoidance of doubt, no pad…
The Government framework for the return to recreational team sport has been published. Individual sporting activities may return only with a ‘public health approved action plan for each sport, with activity taking place under an official governing body’s oversight’. Considering the close quarter nature of combat sports and the inherent risk of transmission, it might…
The government announcement that gyms will reopen on 25th July is positive, but does not permit contact training. Social distancing still applies to activities. We must therefore remain closed to indoor Savate training for the time being. We are running small outdoor group training with screening protocols and will resume contact training when it is…
