What is Kickboxing?
Kickboxing is a sport which combines both martial arts and boxing, adding together kicking techniques from martial arts and punching from boxing. It is relatively new compared to other forms of martial arts having only started in the 1970's. The basic moves are kicking, punching, jumping and blocking. Training involves improving fitness levels, sparring and work on grading (kata, techniques etc). Competitive kickboxing can be semi, light or full contact and requires the following safety gear to be worn:
Kickboots, shin pads, mouth guard, groin guard, head guard, boxing gloves and chest guard (females).
Kickboxing is an excellent sport for improving your general fitness levels and has the added benefits of improving your self confidence and self defence skills. It is also a great way to reduce your stress levels!
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Ich
Ni
San
Shi
Goh
Roku
Sh'chi
Hachi
Ku
Ju
Hand Movements
Fore fist
Back fist
Bottom fist
One knuckly fist
Ridge hand
Hand chop
Palm wrist
Arm
Elbow
Seiken
Uraken
Tettsui
Ippon ken
Haito
Shuto
Teisho
Ude
Empi
Kicks
Front kick
Roundhouse kick
Flying front kick
Knee kick
Side kick
Back kick
Spinning kick
Crescent kick
Jumping spinning kick
Heel kick
Inner roundhouse kick
Maegeri
Mawashigeri
N idan-Geri
Hiza-Geri
Sokuto
Ushiro Geri
Ushiro Mawashigeri
Mikazuki-Geri
Tobikiten Ushiro Mawashi
Kakatogeri
Uchi Mawashigeri
General Terms
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Karate
Kata
Sensei
Yoi
Yame
Dojo
Seiza
Kiai
Kickboxing
Empty hand
Form/Formal exercise
Instructor
Ready stance
Stop/halt/wait
Training place
Kneeling posture
A yell used to generate more power