Testimonials

     

 Omg they were fantastic, improved so much in a short period of time ! It’s has definitely shocked at how well Alfie is doing and has made me super proud ! thanks for your hard work Chris your classes are fab. 

Alfie’s mum
Parent

     

 This club is great for kids and adults to get fit and learn discipline and respect for themselves and others. Brilliant club. 

Pete Savage
Adult student

 Absolutely brilliant coach!! Gives the time needed to be able to give you the chance to understand what he means. 

Sarah Pauling

 Chris and Ben are a credit to the Academy, putting on amazing varied classes which tests you and motivates you further, Also take up the opportunity to do the private sessions which brings you on a lot quicker, Chris has helped me not just in kickboxing but on a difficult personal level over the past few months.. and it’s a pleasure to call him a friend. 

Christian Lewis

     

 I can’t recommend Astons Kicking Academy enough! Chris is great with the kids, he makes the lessons fun and engaging. Excellent for fitness, balance and coordination 👍 

Amanda Elson

     

 Chris is a brilliant coach, and is really good with the kids. My son has been attending for nearly a year and loves boxing and chris has brought Dan on so much couldnt ask for a a better coach thankyou for everything you do, team aka :) 

Natasha Cooke
Parent

     

 Highly recommend Aston’s kickboxing academy. Excellent teacher, my little kids confidence has just grown and grown since attending this class! Chris has the patience of a saint 😃 

Rachel Manton

     

 Chris is an excellent coach, patient and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend for all ages, children, teens, adults. The classes are fantastic and his one to one session can be really tailored to your fitness goals. The standard of his kickboxing training is amazing! 

Kim Harris
Adult Kickboxing

     

 We were struggling at home with Theo and his anger so we joined him up with Chris, since joining Theo has changed into a different child. Chris is an amazing teacher and understands Theo’s needs with his speech delay but Theo has gone from strength to strength and already got his orange belt. I can’t recommend Chris enough for what he has done for Theo and his confidence and learning how to control his anger. I would recommend Chris academy to anyone , Theo absolutely loves going to Chris lessons 

Theo
Parent - Copy

 My son has been attending classes for many years now. Chris and the team are a fantastic bunch. Great classes for fitness, socialising, confidence and discipline. The students are all great too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 

Gemma Anderson.

 Aston’s kickboxing is absolutely fantastic the team are brilliant and so encouraging. My little boy was always shy and doubted himself however since joining he has become so much more confident and outgoing. He looks forward to his lessons each week and has been truly inspired by Chris and his achievements to want to achieve things in his future. Each week we can see his skills developing and his determination growing. Thank you everyone at Aston’s kickboxing academy! 

Albie

 My daughter loves her sessions here twice a week! All the coaches are fantastic and really push her ability forward, it has been so good for her confidence and she has alot of fun too! 

Lucy Martin

     

 Astons Kickboxing Academy has been great for our kids. Classes are fun and challenging for them. It’s has really built their confidence, keeps them fit and they enjoy it every week. Chris is brilliant and great with the kids! 

Fabian
Kids Kickboxing - Copy

     

 Learned so much from here, definitely the best martial arts academy in Shropshire for a variety of positive reasons :) 

Ben Hickman
Adult Kickboxing - Copy

 Chris is absolutely fantastic with the children. My girls look forward to their classes every week and have learnt so much already. Great fun and great exercise. Highly recommend 😊 

Marley and Mila

     

 Our son has only just started, but it's the most optimistic we've ever felt about a sports class for him. The kids classes are group sessions but not overcrowded and he seems to be enjoying them a lot so far. We've tried quite a few over the last two years around Shrewsbury and this is the first one that seems to have clicked for him right from start. 

Pedro

     

 Aston’s kickboxing is absolutely fantastic the team are brilliant and so encouraging. My little boy was always shy and doubted himself however since joining he has become so much more confident and outgoing. He looks forward to his lessons each week and has been truly inspired by Chris and his achievements to want to achieve things in his future. Each week we can see his skills developing and his determination growing. Thank you everyone at Aston’s kickboxing academy! 

Alisha Gough
Parent

     

 My daughter has wanted to start some form of martial arts for ages, and I need to get fitter, we are both Neurodiverse and often struggle starting new activities. Aston's was highly recommended locally and the adult classes start from 13 up so I can train alongside my daughter. I used the website contact form and Chris called me soon after. I mentioned our ADHD/Autism and he recommended we attend one of the quieter, less busy sessions. This demonstrated an understanding of neurodiversity and its challenges and made me feel supported before I'd even joined! We signed up for the 'Pads and Bags' sessions and the 'Adult Kickboxing' classes, the joining fees were reasonable and we got our own gloves included. We get a joint membership discount which works out at about £10.00 each a week, for this we can attend as many of the 'Pads and Bags' sessions as we like, I think they run 3 or 4 days week and we can attend the adult kickboxing classes too, so the fees are great value and we get the flexibility of being able to move days if we need. There is a one month rolling membership which is great for beginners, we also got several free taster sessions to start with! At the 'Pads and Bags' sessions Ben runs a series of 60 second drills for everyone while moving around providing 1 on 1 advice and tuition. It's hard work but lots of fun, we really enjoy attending. The music could include a bit more 90's grunge & metal, but I'm going to need to learn a LOT more fighting skills before I try to steal the remote and replace a couple of kickboxing black belts as academy DJ! I am a total fitness/fighting novice with physical health issues and like kicking less than Balrog from Streetfighter 2 so Ben suggests alternative methods or techniques and adapts the drills for me (whilst being too young to understand my retro gaming references!) There is a genuine personalised approach, with members getting an individually tailored level of motivation and challenge, I never feel left behind or pushed too hard. The academy building is spacious with plenty of good quality equipment and it is all always clean. There is parking on site and a reception area that parents can wait in and keep an eye on the class via the TV screens showing a live feed of the main gym area. If you are going to wait in this area though, take sunglasses.... There is a serious trophy collection, they've won more competitions than Rangers and Celtic combined! We have not started the kickboxing classes yet, (I'm delaying getting punched out by my daughter! ) but can see and hear Chris running a session for the younger students in the area next to us and the kids look happy, safe and fully engaged. Chris and Ben clearly share a supportive and personal approach to their classes and students. We are really happy we joined Aston's Kickboxing Academy and would absolutely recommend it without hesitation. 

Robert Parker
Student / Parent

     

 My son has been coming for nearly 5 years now and absolutely loves it. Chris and Ben are great with the kids, supportive and stern all at the same time. Classes seem fun but he comes out sweaty every time so I know he's worked hard too. 

Beth
Parents

     

 My sons 5 now and has been training here for over a year now & seeing how much he’s progressed and grown in confidence just shows how important it is to do something like this. Chris has put so much effort in to push Leo to be the best he possibly can and it shows. The amount he’s progressed since he’s started is something I thought would take him longer to master but Chris keeps pushing him and every session he gets better and better. I’ve been to a few classes elsewhere over the years, and I’ve never met a coach as attentive and willing to go above and beyond as Chris. If you’re looking for somewhere to train or take your kids to train I’d 100% recommend Astons Kickboxing. 

Connor
Parent

     

 My son has been going to Astons kickboxing for a few months now and he absolutely loves it. Chris and the team are really welcoming and always great with communication and updates. I’m already seeing a huge change in development since bringing my 4 year old and looking forward to see him progress with Chris and the team over years to come. 

Luke Jones
Parent

     

 I've been attending Adults kick boxing for 12 months now. I never envisaged how much I'd enjoy something like this. I'm mid thirties & have never done any fighting or martial art before. I started on one session a week and upped it to two sessions per week. It's the perfect balance of support, discipline and a brilliant atmosphere. My mental health, productivity in my business have all gone through the roof & I am 1.5stone down on this time last year! Thanks to Chris & Ben 

Dan Mascord
Student

     

 I’ve been attending the adult classes for a few years now, and the training is always intense, well structured, and expertly taught by both Chris and Ben. I’ve learnt a huge amount from them over the years they know how to push you to improve while still keeping communication constructive and supportive. What really stands out about Astons is the community. I never expected myself to get into a fighting sport, but years later I’m still here and enjoying it more than ever, and you can have a laugh here which is a bonus. If anything, I want to get even more involved, do more lessons etc, which says a lot about what Chris and Ben have built. Whether you’re looking to improve fitness, learn proper technical skills, or become part of a great community, I’d highly recommend Astons. And if you’re only interested in the fitness side, there’s no pressure to fully spar, they respect that. 

Indie Stickland
Student