Ladies Only Women only, ages 16+, Lordswood
Ladies only kickboxing, Your first session is free
Get fit, build confidence and learn self-defence in a women-only class at the Lordswood Dojo. No experience needed, and you train at your own pace.
Request your free session
One free trial session. Pick a time and the team will contact you to confirm it.
Beginners welcome. No pressure, just come and try it.
A women-only class at the Lordswood Dojo, part of Karate Leadership UK (founded 2001). Most women start with no experience at all.
The Dojo, Lordswood Leisure Centre, ME5 8YE. Get directions
A proper workout that doesn't feel like the gym.
Self-defence you can use
Practical techniques for protecting yourself, taught step by step.
Fitness that's fun
Full-body training for strength, stamina and coordination, with pads to hit instead of a treadmill.
A women-only room
No mixed classes and no being the only woman there. Just a supportive group training together.
At your own pace
You're shown everything from the start and never expected to keep up with anyone else.
Your free trial session
Try a session, meet the team and see how you feel before deciding what comes next.
Pick a session
Monday 7:20pm, Tuesday 10:00am, Wednesday 6:30pm or Friday 10:00am.
We confirm your session
The Lordswood team will contact you to confirm the best available session.
Come along
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and trainers. Please arrive a little early so we can welcome you.
Then decide
That first session is free. If it feels right, the team will talk you through the next step. No pressure either way.
Your instructors
- Master Diane MarshCo-founder of KLUKDeveloped the Ladies Only Kickboxing programme and teaches at Lordswood.
- Master C. MargettsInstructor and safeguarding officerTeaches karate and Ladies Only Kickboxing, and is KLUK's safeguarding officer.
- Sensei GibbonsSenior instructorTeaches across programmes, including Ladies Only.
The team will confirm who is teaching your trial.
“Our children have been attending for 7 years now … They have recently encouraged me to get on the mat and join ladies only kickboxing. This has been great for me, I have gained confidence, got fitter…”
Questions
Do I need any experience?
No. Most women start as complete beginners. You'll be shown everything from the ground up.
I'm not very fit. Is that a problem?
Not at all. You train at your own pace and build up over time.
Is it really women only?
Yes. Ladies Only sessions are a women-only training space.
What ages is it for?
These sessions are for ages 16+. There is a separate Teen Ladies class on Mondays at 6:30pm, so call us if you're not sure which suits you.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing you can move in, and trainers. We'll confirm anything else before you come.
What if I'm nervous coming on my own?
That's completely normal. The instructors and the group are used to welcoming new starters and will help you settle in.
The Dojo, Lordswood Leisure Centre.
North Dane Way, LordswoodChatham, Kent ME5 8YE
Your first session is free
One free trial session. Women only, ages 16+. Mon 7:20pm, Tue 10am, Wed 6:30pm, Fri 10am.
Request my free session