Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts® – The Finest in Martial Arts, Self Defence, Savate & Kickboxing (original) (raw)

The Academy was established in 1989 by instructors qualified in a variety of martial arts and combat disciplines. We offer high-quality, safe and fun classes in a friendly and appropriately relaxed environment. Our three main training programmes are Integrated fighting arts, Savate and Canne de Combat. You can chose to train in one or all of these programmes. Find out more in The Arts. Our instructors are DBS checked and fully insured. You can find out more about our instructors by visiting the Instructor menu, in About Us.

The Academy welcomes new members, whether beginner or experienced. We are community-based club, with a mission to open up the martial arts and combat sports to the widest range of people.

Our instructors are qualifed, friendly, trained in First Aid and have been CRB/DBS checked. If you are unsure which class(es) to try, and you would like to talk with one of the instructors, you are welcome to call or email.

High quality training, with qualified trainers, is essential to good and safe progression. Our instructors are carefully selected, and encouraged to continue their own development in martial arts. CAMA instructors, who are responsible for running any training sessions, are required to hold a First Aid certificate and be CRB checked.

Now recruiting new members! Beginners 3 session trial is just £15 per person.

Train for Fun or for improved Fitness & Conditioning, or simply to make New Friends.

These sessions are designed for adult beginners, and will introduce the skills in a safe and fun environment. Our instructors are experienced, fully qualified and hold first aid and DBS accreditation. You must be at least 14 years old to join.

If you would like to test for different levels or to compete, we are happy to help you prepare, but it is not compulsory.

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If you would like more information first, email: ollie.cama (at) gmail.com
Or, if you prefer to speak with someone, please call Ollie on 077 09 814 422

Days & times : Mondays and/or Wednesdays, from 7.00 – 8.00pm
Venue: St Bede’s Sports Hall & Gym
Birdwood Road
Cambridge
CB1 3TB

Improve your fitness and increase your confidence at the same time!
The Cambridge Academy Essentials programme is a new training initiative for adults and teens. It is a ten-week rolling programme which covers around 40 of the most needed and most effective techniques for Self Defence.

Experienced instructors will share the essential skills and training methods in a safe and fun environment. In addition, the Essentials programme provides an overview of the martial arts, and the systems in which Cambridge Academy in particular, are involved. You can gain a solid base in the martial arts by working through the 10-week Essentials programme.

The Cambridge Academy Essentials sessions run on Tuesdays, from 7pm to 9pm, at St Bede’s Gym, and include:
balance & footwork
escapes from grabs and holds
striking skills
defence against strikes
defence on the ground
weapon familiarity and disarms
and much more

Certificates will be awarded to all those who complete the Essentials 10-week course. The fee to attend Essentials sessions 1 – 10 is just £80. Any missed sessions along the way can be caught up the next time it comes around, at no extra cost.

If you would like more information first, email: ollie.cama (at) gmail.com
Or, if you prefer to speak with someone, please call Ollie on 077 09 814 422

Venue:
St Bede’s Gym
Birdwood Road
Cambridge
CB1 3TB

Cambridge Academy Senior Instructor Ollie Batts organised a charity seminar in June 2024. The seminar took place at St Bede’s, in Cambridge.

All takings from the event will go to support the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, which is an organisation close to our hearts.

The hospice supports people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life-limiting condition and those who need end-of-life care.

Ollie demonstrated skills and techiques from martial arts from around the world, including Sambo, Hapkido, Kuk Sool, Ju-Jitsu, Shooto & more. Participants began with stand-up skills, later progressing onto locks, take-downs and groundwork.

For more information about our classes, email: ollie.cama (at) gmail.com
Or, if you prefer to speak with someone, please call Ollie on 077 09 814 422

Just a few days to go before we are back in action at CAMA

Book your place for Thursday 4th January’s sessions now:
Kids, aged 7 – 12yrs, Savate Boxe & Eskrima from 6.30-7.30pm
Adults & Youths (13yrs+), Eskrima-Kali-Silat, from 7 – 8pm, & Focus Mitts from 8 – 8.45pm
Alternatively, Adults and Youths, Canne de Combat session, from 7.30-8.45pm

New members are always welcome at the Academy whether complete beginners or experienced martial artists. There are many reasons why people begin training in martial arts: to improve fitness, an interest in self-defence, to try something new or meet new people? Some want to enter competitions and/or test for higher ranks in a system. We will be pleased to welcome you for any of these reasons.

The Academy offers a three session trial so you can find out more about our classes. You can see our class schedule on the Timetable in the “Joining the Academy” menu. You will train with qualified and experienced instructors, keen to help you learn and improve your fitness and self-confidence.

You must contact us in advance to register. Use our contact form, which you can find in the “About Us” menu. Or call Ollie for further information – phone 077 09 814 422

CAMA members Jacob WEST and Anna MÄKINEN recently participated in the World Combat Games, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Only Combat Sports that are recognised by Sport Accord in Switzerland – considered to be part of the Olympic Family of sports – can join the Games.

The 2023 Games involved sixteen (16) different Combat Sports. Our Combat Sports of Savate and Canne de Combat took place from Saturday 28th to Monday 30th October.

Jacob representing Great Britain and Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts took a silver medal in the mixed team Canne de Combat. Anna representing Finland and Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts took a bronze medal in the individual womens Canne de Combat.

The Academy has a safe and fun kickboxing & martial arts programme for children aged from 7 to 12 years. As a Savate Tiger Cub, you will learn effective hand strikes, kicks and defensive skills. You will train with qualified and experienced instructors, keen to help you learn. We offer a three session trial so you can find out more about our classes. If you want to improve fitness and self-confidence, this is for you!

Classes run from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on Monday and Thursday evenings, throughout the year, including school holidays. Beginners can start any Monday or Thursday evening and are always welcome!

You must contact us in advance to register.
Use our contact form, which you can find in the “About Us” menu.
Or call Ollie for further information – phone 077 09 814 422

Venue: The Sports Hall, St Bede’s School, Birdwood Road, Cambridge
For a map of the area, click here

The Academy has a kickboxing & martial arts programme for teens aged from 13 to 17 years. We offer a three session trial so you can find out more about our classes. You must contact us in advance to register.

You will learn effective hand strikes, kicks and defensive skills. You will train with qualified and experienced instructors, keen to help you learn and improve your fitness and self-confidence. As you progress, you will have the opportunity to test your skills in gradings or competition.

Classes run throughout the year, including school holidays. You can see our class schedule on the Timetable in the “Joining the Academy” menu.
Venue: St Bede’s School, Birdwood Road, Cambridge
For a map of the area, click here

You will train with qualified and experienced instructors, keen to help you learn and improve your fitness and self-confidence. You must contact us in advance to register. Use our contact form, which you can find in the “About Us” menu. Or call Ollie for further information – phone 077 09 814 422

Contact Ollie for further information – phone Cambridge 565020
Or email: ollie.cama @ gmail.com

Taking Bookings Now for an Introduction to Integrated Fighting Arts

Get fit and increase your confidence at the same time!
The Integrated Fighting Arts system combines some of the best techniques for striking, trapping and grappling.

Continue reading “Introduction to Integrated Fighting Arts – Tuesday 5th September 2023”

Cambridge Academy Classes from February 2024

We are based at St Bede’s, in the Sportshall and Gym, with great facilities.
We have free and ample onsite parking. St Bede’s is on the Citi 2 bus route, which runs from Cambridge North to Addenbrooke’s.

Junior classes are for children aged 7 to 12 years, and are run separately from Adult classes.
Teens, aged 13 to 17 years, are welcome in our Adult classes.

We can run corporate and college events, both in-house and at our venue. Contact us for more information!

Pre-registration essential for all classes