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Kickboxing

Kickboxing

Min number of participants 1
Age 14+ yrs.
Safety support by adult Recommended
Min duration 30 min.
Cost Low
Environment Indoor / Outdoor

Combine punches with kicks, knees, and elbows in a martial art that's as effective for self-defence as it is for high-intensity cardio — kickboxing builds strength, flexibility, and coordination while releasing stress in a structured gym environment.

The Essentials

Rules

  • Always warm up with light cardio and dynamic stretching before throwing punches or kicks at full speed.
  • Wear hand wraps and gloves for any bag work or sparring to protect your wrists and knuckles.
  • Keep your guard up between strikes; dropping your hands is the most common beginner mistake.
  • In sparring, agree on contact level beforehand and stop immediately if either partner signals to stop.
  • Never spar without a coach or experienced partner present, and always wear a mouthguard and shin guards for contact sessions.

Tips

  • Master the basic stance and footwork before adding power to your strikes; balance matters more than force.
  • Practice combinations slowly at first, focusing on correct form, then gradually increase speed.
  • Rotate your hips and pivot your foot when kicking to generate power from your whole body, not just your leg.
  • Keep your chin tucked and eyes on your target to avoid getting caught off guard.
  • Build up conditioning gradually; kickboxing is demanding and injuries often come from overtraining too soon.

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