What we will cover
Footwork
The essence of Kickboxing and crucial to maintaining stability, balance and fluidity. Footwork is taught in training through forward, backward and side to side movement. Emphasis is placed on attacking and defending from orthodox and southpaw stances.
Combinations
Focusing on a Muay Thai structure and following the “art of eight limbs”. Combos feature punches, elbows, knees and shins to strike your opponent in powerful and rapid succession. Plenty of time is devoted to practicing combinations that will prepare you for competition.
Power
Striking with power requires more than muscle. It starts with good footwork, balance, and an understanding of proper form. Students will learn how to generate power by using key parts of the body to drive torque and deliver the maximum potential of their bodies.
Speed
Staying light on the feet and moving deftly on one’s toes is a skill that must be developed in kickboxing. Much of speed comes from a sound understanding of the strike and solid footwork. With practice, diligence and consistency, speed will be acquired and applied.
Guard
The long guard features strongly in kickboxing. As the first line of defence for any kickboxer, being able to keep your opponent at a distance in order to strike and alternatively avoid blows is crucial. Dutch blocking and Turtle guard are also covered to provide a defensive framework for medium and short range.
Head Movement
The most important defence besides the long guard, ducking, bobbing, weaving and slipping all play an important part in avoiding strikes. Emphasis is placed on minimizing strikes to the head in order to avoid injury and tire out an opponent.