Our Women’s Kickboxing Club is led by Donna, a highly respected martial artist with decades of experience teaching, coaching and empowering women through kickboxing.


Donna is not just an instructor — she is a mentor, a motivator and a driving force behind one of Manchester’s longest‑running women‑only kickboxing communities.


🥋 About Donna

  • 7th Degree Black Belt
  • Senior Instructor within a wider martial arts association
  • Over 25 years’ experience teaching women of all ages
  • Leads and manages a thriving women‑only kickboxing club
  • Supports gradings, tournaments and instructor development
  • Known for her friendly, encouraging and confidence‑building teaching style


Donna has trained hundreds of women over the years — from complete beginners to advanced students — helping them build strength, resilience and self‑belief both inside and outside the training hall.


💬 Donna’s Teaching Philosophy

Kickboxing should be empowering, enjoyable and accessible to every woman — regardless of age, fitness level or experience.


Donna creates a training environment that is:

  • Supportive
  • Non‑intimidating
  • Encouraging
  • Safe
  • Focused on progress, not perfection


Her goal is simple: To help every woman feel stronger, fitter and more confident than when she walked in.


🤝 Why Women Love Training With Donna

  • Clear, patient instruction
  • A warm, welcoming atmosphere
  • No pressure — learn at your own pace
  • Real kickboxing skills taught safely
  • A community where everyone supports each other


Whether you’re stepping onto the mats for the first time or returning after a break, Donna will guide you every step of the way.


Start Your Journey

If you’re thinking about joining, come along to a beginners session — Donna and the team will make you feel at home from the moment you arrive.