What Is Kickboxing?
Although the true roots of kickboxing date back to Asia 2,000 years ago, modern competitive kickboxing actually started in the 1970s, when American karate experts arranged competitions that allowed full-contact kicks and punches that had been banned in karate. Because of health and safety concerns, padding and protective clothing and safety rules were introduced into the sport over the years, which led to the various forms of competitive kickboxing practiced in the world today. The forms differ in the techniques used and the amount of physical contact that is allowed between the competitors.
What is Kickboxing at the Academy?
Getting started in any martial arts or fitness program is always hard.
The Academy has a KICKBOXING FOR FITNESS program designed to help ease you into the basic conditioning and techniques. Designed for a complete beginner, this class covers the basic techniques of kickboxing that will enable you to get fit, burn fat and learn basic self defence.
How does the class run?
Starting with a light skip and a stretch, the class is then paired up and the coach will take you through a series of combinations and techniques. Normally there are roughly 4 coaches to each class who monitor the students and make sure that the combinations are done correctly.
Equipment is provided and there is also a shop on premises, which sells all your kickboxing needs.
Why Kickboxing?
Besides keeping your body fit, kickboxing has tons of other benefits. According to a study by the ACE, you can burn anywhere from 350 to 450 calories an hour with kickboxing!
Kickboxing also reduces and relieves stress. Its rigorous workout - controlled punching and kicking movements carried out with the discipline and skills required for martial arts - can do wonders for feelings of frustration and anger. Practicing kickboxing moves can also help to improve balance, flexibility, coordination, and endurance.
Kickboxing is also a great way to get a total body workout while learning simple self-defense moves. Kickboxing fans say the sport helps them to feel more empowered and confident.
So get out there and jab, punch, and kick your way to fitness.