England Boxing's Yorkshire Title Belt holder launches new weekly boxercise class in Ilkley with Warrior Martial Arts Academy
Ben Robertson is championing the benefits of boxing this autumn with a brand-new weekly boxercise class at Ilkley Martial Arts Centre. Suitable for absolute beginners and those with previous boxercise experience, the first session takes place on Wednesday 24 September at 7.30-8.30pm.
Originally from Doncaster, Ben is an accomplished amateur boxer and qualified England Boxing coach. He joined Warrior Martial Arts Academy in June this year and leads classes in Ilkley and Bradford. The new hour-long boxercise classes will be fun and energetic, combining boxing-style movements and conditioning circuits for a high-intensity workout. Boxercise offers a range of physical and mental wellbeing benefits, including improved muscle strength, increased endurance and enhanced self-confidence and mood. Sessions cost £6 and attendees should wear appropriate sports attire.

[Ben Robertson with his England Boxing Yorkshire Title Belt]
Ben said:
“It can be difficult to maintain an exercise routine through the autumn and winter months, as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder. That’s exactly why we’re launching our new boxercise classes. We hope the weekly sessions will help people engage in regular activity and perhaps inspire them to try boxing and other martial arts disciplines. As an instructor I’m committed to fitness growth and can’t wait to support members of the community with their individual journeys.”
Vix Hanson, Warrior Martial Arts Academy founder and owner said:
“Our centre in Ilkley has been open for almost a year now and we’re excited to launch a new class for residents in the town and its surrounding areas, alongside our popular kickboxing and boxing sessions. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive, supportive environment at the heart of our community, where everybody is welcome. I hope people will come along, try something new and see what else we’ve got going on at the centre. We’re incredibly proud to have Ben leading the boxercise sessions; he’s a talented, capable instructor and I’m certain everybody who attends will gain a lot from his skills and experience.”
Ilkley Martial Arts Centre opened on South Hawksworth Street in Ilkley town centre in November 2024. The facility is home to Warrior Martial Arts Academy and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. It hosts an extensive programme of classes for all ages, including kickboxing and boxing for teens and adults.
To find out more or book a place at the first boxercise class on Wednesday 24 September at 7.30-8.30pm, contact: enquiries@warriormaa.co.uk or call 07909 518 939.
For further details about Ilkley Martial Arts Centre or to become a Warrior Martial Arts Academy member, visit: www.warriormaa.co.uk

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