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Tamworth Kickboxing Academy (TKA) is a world-class kickboxing club run by Lance Manyer and Bindy Howes based in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
Find out about our various classes, from ‘TKA Tigers’ (ages 4-6) right up to adults training for fitness and confidence or competitive ring sports training.
View our class timetables and prices here, we run classes Mondays – Thursdays.
We have three membership levels, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Find out more here…
We have trained countless fighters over more than 25 years, see what they have to see in our testimonials section!
View our photo galleries, from our classes in our brilliant gym in Tamworth, to images of our fighters competing in the ring.
Check out videos of the TKA gym, training sessions and highlight reels from our fight nights…
Contact us for more information about our classes, training, tournaments and more…
“One of the best clubs in the UK , lucky to have such a great coach, long may it continue.”
5-times world WAKO Champion and the Godfather of Freestyle Martial Arts
Tamworth Kickboxing Academy (TKA) are based at Common Barn Farm, Hopwas (between Tamworth and Lichfield), and was established in 1999 by Lance Manyer.
TKA specialise in the combat sport of Kickboxing, Boxing, K1 and fitness for fighters/general fitness for all. We offer an all-inclusive environment where everyone is welcome to soak up our friendly atmosphere in a place where you can achieve your goals.
Our motto, “Education through Martial Arts,” reflects our commitment to help you respect yourself and others, discipline, hard work, teamwork and aiming high. We make a positive impact on the lives of our students at TKA ensuring they become the best they can be and have fun at the same time.
Join us in Tamworth/Lichfield to experience the transformative power of combat sports. Let’s kickstart your fitness journey now.
Keep the Faith.
New students are welcome to train at TKA for two weeks before membership is required. All new students are also welcome to pay as you train during this period at £12.50 per class.
Initial one off fee of £60/person to include uniform consisting of TKA shorts, t-shirt and first year licence fee.
Pay as you train is £12.50 per session.
The following testimonials were left on our Facebook post celebrating 25 Years of TKA.
“One of the best clubs in the UK , lucky to have such a great coach, long may it continue.”
5-times world WAKO Champion and the Godfather of Freestyle Martial Arts
“Thanks for everything you did for my boys, they loved their time at TKA x”
Parent of Student
“One of my all time favourite coaches to watch and learn from and one hell of a fighters index in TKA 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 thank you for your contribution brother ❤️👊🏽👌🏽🙌🏽”
Martial Artist,fighter
“You’ve shaped so many kids, teenagers and adults into the fighters they are today Lance none of us would be here without you ❤️”
Professional Boxer
Parent of Student
“Congratulations Lance one of the best clubs in the UK and one of the best coaches too.”
Welsh National Kickboxing Coach
“The best coach / step dad/ taxi driver
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TKA Black Belt and british Champion, Stepdaughter and 'The Wild One."
Brilliant club and coaches. 
Ross loves it and is proud to be part of your club. Thanks for all you do 
Parent of Student
“One amazing club, one amazing coach.”
Grandparent of Students
“I have been around the competition scene since 1993 and i can say with 100% confidence this man knows his stuff. Coach Lance is definitely somebody worth listening to and learning from. I have trained with and have seen first hand the world class competitors this man has produced. So anyone who is willing to listen and learn I JADI TENTION highly recommend sensei Lance as one of the top coaches to learn from hands down.”
Multiple World Champion and world-renowned coach of TCK, The Bronx, USA
“Great times and great people, met some great friends training, fitness and mental benefits amazing, my girls loved it too 👍”
TKA Black Belt
“Congratulations Lance Manyer and TKA. Such a great club and legacy. Proud to have been a part of it until injury out a stop to it.
Carry on walking the walk”
Former TKA Student
“We literally walked through those doors because Kolbein wanted to be a power ranger 😂 never in a million years thought it’d be Heidi that loved it more! We had great times, made lovely friends, saw discipline grow in the kids and watched you both handle situations in a commendable & honest manner. 🙏 Will always recommend TKA!!”
Parent of Student
TKA Black Belt, Coach, Fighter, Wife.
Wow 25yrs, congratulations. Came there just after my 40th bday, did 5 or 6 yrs, that was 20yrs ago!! Great memories. Keep the faith guys 
Former TKA Student
“Bindy gave me the best PTs, definitely works you hard and gives you a love for it through her passion.”
Former TKA Student and Parent of Student
“TKA pride themselves on many successes, I have witnessed their success first hand on the tournament circuit over the past 25 years since they started out.
Their instructor Lance Manyer is a fantastic coach who is dedicated to his club and brings the best out in all his students of all ages into adulthood. Their successes have seen the club produce English, National, European and World Champions, there is no stopping this club, the future is bright for TKA.”
WAKO World Champion Life long martial artist/fighter
“Am honoured to have trained at TKA over the years, learned alot, great club, met some great people, congratulations to Lance Manyer and everyone involved
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TKA Black Belt
“Great coach top man always produced exciting fighters 
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Bristol Open Champion, GB WAKO Coach, Team Epic Coach
“Congratulations ❤️ Lance Manyer and Bindy Howes on a fabulous 25 years serving the community. Feel honoured for myself and Sam to be coached by you both until age and university caught up with us,
made some great friends even if I was constantly injured from football lol 😆 all the best for the future.
Keep The Faith Sensei”
Former TKA Student and Parent of TKA Student
“Congratulations Lance, Great Coach Fantastic Club, brilliant times with the TKA Family ❤️ xx”
Parent of Student
“Thank you for guiding and mentoring me, I look back at the years I trained at TKA with fondness and gratitude to be part of such an amazing club. Thank you.!”
TKA Black Belt
“25 years! Great job to both of you! Wonderful times and memories with friends for life.”
TKA Black Belt
“ Parent of Student
“I’ve got so much respect for Bindy that can’t be put into words, she is one of the strongest women I know, a true friend. The kids love Bindy loads and respect her so much. Proper Warrior.”
Parent of Student and TKA Receptionist
Kids kickboxing at TKA is divided into three age groups.
TKA Tigers age 4-6
TKA Ninjas - age 7-10
TKA Kids - age 11-15
TKA have won awards for the work we do with the kids at our academy. We wholly believe in ‘Education through Martial Arts‘ and teach more than just kicking and punching, we spend a lot of time focussing on all aspects of their development by helping them build confidence, improve their social, listening, concentration and physical skills. We also emphasise the importance of respect and manners for themselves and others.
Adult kickboxing classes are for men and women of all abilities and start from 15 years old. We have a structured belt syllabus and training programme, many people start kickboxing wanting to get fit and learn how to defend themselves, but very often after a few months they want something to show for their hard work, at TKA we can take you from beginner to black belt and beyond.
Our boxing programme consists of four levels from Basic to Elite. Twice a year we have our own Prizefighter Boxing event which is a great night of boxing for all abilities for those wishing to be involved. Over the years we have produced Midland Champions, National Champions, Three Nations Champions and we have also produced professional boxers.
No previous experience is necessary in our high energy women only kickboxing session where you will gain confidence, improve cardio fitness along with strength and conditioning, burn calories and of course learn new skills.
We have a dynamic kickboxing programme and the session is led by Bindy Howes. This class will cater for all your needs and we are confident that we will get you kicking, punching, fitter and stronger than ever before!
Accelerate your progress with 1:2:1 kickboxing or boxing sessions, we cater for no experience right up to advanced level fighters. All ages are welcome. We also offer small group sessions of up to four people where you can train with your firends, and share the cost. All these training sessions can be worked around your daily schedule.
Chief instructor Lance is a 3rd degree black belt and formed TKA in 1999 after studying both the sport and the streetwise side of ‘freestyle’ kickboxing. He has also trained in Jujitsu and boxing. It was his love of training and tournament fighting that led him into teaching kickboxing with the hope of passing on some of the great benefits he has gained in his 25 years of training and we are delighted to say that he has been successful with a proven track record of producing top quality students and talented fighters.
Bindy has been training with TKA for more than 20 years, and is now a TKA Black Belt and coach. She has been involved in fitness all her life, she was a competitive runner, she cycles, she swims and lifts weights but it is kick boxing that holds first place for her.
She loves the hard training and the competition that comes with this dynamic combat sport, it is this passion that makes her such a great coach, passing on her extensive knowledge and technical ability to the next generation of TKA students and fighters.
As a fighter Bindy ‘aka’ wildcat was a superb kicker, her kicking skills made her stand out at tournaments and won her many fights. Bindy is also a wonderful role model to the girls at TKA.
Bindy is also available for 1:2:1 PT’s or small group sessions up to maximum 4 people.
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