Trial kickboxing class in Weesp: here’s what to expect

Booking a trial class takes two minutes. Still, most people put it off for weeks, and that’s rarely because of their schedule. It’s all in your head: what if I’m the only beginner, what if everyone there already knows how to fight, what if I’m wiped out after five minutes. So here’s exactly what happens between walking in and biking home. No surprises makes starting a whole lot easier.

Step 1: Book a class

Book your 1st free trial class by sending us your name, email address, and phone number. Together, we’ll find a suitable bag work class on the schedule. We’ll sign you up for that time, and that’s it. The trainer knows you’re coming.

There are morning and evening classes, plus separate kids’ classes. The first step really is the hardest, and you can take it from your couch.

Step 2: Head to the gym

Wear workout clothes you’d also go running in, bring an old towel (one that can go on the floor), and a bottle of water. That’s all the prep you need.

We have gloves and shin guards ready for you to borrow, and you’ll train barefoot. Buying your own gear comes later. You can find tips on doing that wisely in our gear guide.

Right in the heart of Weesp. For most people in Weesp, that means walking or biking for a few minutes. Easy to combine with dropping the kids off at school or running an errand. Make sure you arrive 10 minutes before class.

Step 3: Once you’re inside

Come in, take off your shoes right away, and place them neatly in the hall.

The first door in the hall is the restroom. Around the corner to the left, you’ll find the women’s and men’s changing rooms.

You can hang up your coat there and change if you still need to. If you’d like, step into the training room to watch the previous class, or tell the trainer it’s your first time.

From that moment on, you’re no longer anonymous. The trainer knows you’re there, keeps an eye on you, and helps you find the right loaner gear.

Step 4: Class begins

Class starts with a warm-up to get your heart rate up and loosen up your whole body. You don’t need any skills for that. Just join in.

Then it’s time for kickboxing. You’ll learn the basics: how to stand, how a jab works, and why your hands belong next to your chin instead of down by your hips.

You’ll combine kicks and punches on the bag while a partner holds it for you. Someone who also walked in for the first time once. We often mix in bodyweight exercises that make your whole body stronger.

A class lasts fifty minutes (sometimes it runs ten minutes longer, depending on the trainer and the moment), and it flies by because your brain has no room for boredom or anything else. You’re focused on technique and letting off steam. That’s kickboxing’s best-kept secret: it’s the best sport for truly switching off after work.

We often finish with stretches. Stretching works best when you’re warm, and after all that tightening and flexing, it helps your muscles loosen up and lengthen again. Time to relax.

Are we going to spar/fight? No

The question everyone has but nobody dares to ask: no, you definitely won’t spar during your trial class. Sparring only happens in Technique classes. We won’t sign you up for those.

Most of our members only do bag work, so they never hit each other. The bag is the only thing taking a beating.

Step 5: Time to go home

You’ll go home wiped out, and tomorrow you’ll be sore in places you never knew existed. That’s part of it.

But one class isn’t enough to know whether kickboxing is for you. You’ll know after three. That’s why you get three for free with us, no fine print.

The first time really is a bit of survival mode. Your mind is working overtime, and no matter how fit you were, your body isn’t used to this kind of workout. But here’s what you’ll notice: our members and trainers will give you nothing but encouragement. The only person in the room giving you a hard time might be you, frustrated that you couldn’t hit as hard as you wanted or keep up with the combinations.

Coming back fixes all of that.

Because if you don’t adjust the workout, your body will adjust to it.

Your progress is exponential in those first few classes, so if you pay attention to your own improvement, you’ll see a huge leap every time. And you’ll want more.

Meanwhile, your body builds the right kind of fitness, your technique improves so you’re soon hitting ten times harder, and before long, a couple of cues are all you need to understand a combination.

What if I want to become a member?

Then you’re on a roll! You can do that in five steps too:

1. Choose a membership that works for you on the pricing page.
2. Click Join now. You’ll be taken to Gymly, our membership system. Create an account there using the email address we have on file (if you already have one, for example from your days at The Kickboxing Society, just log in).
3. Enter your payment details and confirm your membership. You’re now a member!
4. Download the app at devecht.club/app and log in with the same email address.
5. You can now use the app to sign up for any classes included with your membership.