Boxing at Zen Combat Academy: A New Chapter with the Ricky Hatton Boxing Academy

We are proud to share that Zen Combat Academy has gained Ricky Hatton Boxing Academy status. It is an exciting step for our club and another opportunity to bring boxing to people across our community.

Boxing has room for many different goals. You might want to get fitter, learn a new skill, grow in confidence or simply find an hour in the week that is yours. You do not need to have boxed before to begin. Our classes give you a place to learn the basics, work hard and enjoy the process with supportive people around you.

Boxing for different ages and abilities

Our boxing programme includes junior classes on Mondays, ladies’ classes and adult classes on Wednesdays. Each offers a chance to develop skills, improve fitness and become more confident at your own pace.

We also know that a group class is not the right starting point for everyone. Coach Matthew Goddard/Jason Ashton offer one-to-one boxing sessions, including daytime training, and works with schools. Matt is qualified to work with people with disabilities, helping us offer more ways for individuals to access boxing in a setting that suits them.

If you are unsure which option would feel comfortable, get in touch. We can talk through your goals and help you choose a starting point.

What this means for our academy

Becoming a Ricky Hatton Boxing Academy is a proud moment, but our purpose remains personal. We want boxing at Zen to be welcoming to the complete beginner, the young person looking for a positive activity, the parent returning to exercise, and the student who needs a more individual approach.

Across everything we do, we aim to build a club where people feel part of a team. We want students to be encouraged as they learn, supported through setbacks and proud of the progress they make. That applies whether their goal is their first boxing session or a future in competition.

We are looking forward to seeing this part of Zen Combat Academy grow and to welcoming new faces through the doors.

Interested in trying boxing? Contact us for current class times or to ask about one-to-one and school sessions.