STRIKING

WHAT IS STRIKING?

Striking is the stand-up side of martial arts. It focuses on using punches, kicks, knees, and elbows with correct technique, movement, and control, whether that’s on pads, bags, or with a training partner. 

 

Founded by Head Coach Gregor Jurcic, GK1STRIKING is a modern, hybrid kickboxing system built from the most effective elements of Boxing, Kickboxing, K-1, Muay Thai, Karate, and MMA. 

​

WHO IS IT FOR?
GK1STRIKING is ideal for:
-Complete beginners
-People training for fitness and confidence
-Anyone interested in self-defence
-Martial artists improving stand-up skills
-Fighters preparing for kickboxing, K-1, or MMA fights

​​​

At GK1, striking is structured, progressive, and taught through three dedicated class types, as well as a ladies-only class.

​

GK1 LIVE DRILLS WITH HEAD COACH GREGOR (EVENING) & COACH ALEX (LUNCHTIME)

Live Drills are controlled partner drills that bridge the gap between pad work and sparring, helping you understand how striking actually works against a moving, reacting partner.

​

You’ll develop your ability to combine techniques, move, defend, counter and attack under pressure, while improving your distance, timing and positioning.

​

Monday, Wednesday & Friday evening sessions are led by Head Coach Gregor, with a focus on developing well-rounded striking skills through technical, controlled live drills. Expect an emphasis on timing, reactions, movement and applying your techniques effectively under pressure.

​

Tuesday & Thursday lunchtime sessions are run by Coach Alex, with a stronger Muay Thai focus, bringing more kicks, knees and Muay Thai-style combinations into the sessions while developing your defence, counters, timing and flow.

​

For beginners, Live Drills build confidence and coordination in a safe environment. For advanced students, they sharpen reactions, flow and fight realism. 

​

Think of Live Drills as learning how striking actually works, not just how it looks.

​

GK1 PADS & BAGS WITH COACH JOVAN
Pads & Bags classes focus on technique, power, and conditioning. You’ll learn:

-Correct punching and kicking mechanics
-How to hold pads properly
-How to generate power safely and efficiently
-Conditioning specific to kickboxing and K-1

​

This is where technique becomes sharp, strong, and reliable. Beginners build strong fundamentals and confidence hitting pads and bags, and advanced students refine speed, accuracy, power, and fight-pace endurance.

​

BOXING WITH HEAD COACH GREGOR

Our Boxing classes develop the foundation of all high-level striking. You’ll work on:

-Punching technique
-Footwork and angles
-Defence (slips, rolls, guards)
-Timing and combinations

​

For beginners, boxing is often the easiest way to start striking. For experienced strikers, it dramatically improves hand speed, defence, and overall striking IQ.

​​

All classes are coached, progressive, and adaptable, meaning every exercise can be scaled to suit complete beginners through to more experienced students. 

​

These sessions deliver the perfect mix of fitness, self-defence, technique, and confidence, while maintaining a positive, open-minded, and team-spirited atmosphere. Suitable for students aged 14 and over, and all ability levels are welcome.

​

WHICH CLASS SHOULD I START WITH?

Never trained before?
-Boxing or GK1 Live Drills

​

Some experience, want realism without sparring?
-GK1 Pads & Bags

​

​Most students train across all three to get the full GK1 Striking experience. 

 

Book your ONE-WEEK FREE TRIAL today!

​​