Kickboxing is a fun and exciting hobby that will challenge you physically and mentally. It is a great way to improve your fitness, strength, coordination, and confidence. Kickboxing will also teach you self-defense skills and discipline. Whether you want to compete or just enjoy the workout, kickboxing is a hobby that anyone can try and benefit from.
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I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.
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Kickboxing is one of the best all-around workouts you can do. Kickboxing tones muscles builds mental toughness, increases agility, and improves flexibility. It is an incredible workout for your whole body and mind.
📜 Terms
Basic lingo for orientation.
- Jab: A quick, straight punch with the lead hand.
- Cross: A powerful, straight punch with the rear hand.
- Hook: A punch that swings from the side with a bent arm.
- Uppercut: A punch that goes upwards from the chin or body.
- Roundhouse kick: A kick that swings from the side with a straight leg.
- Front kick: A kick that goes straight forward with the ball of the foot or heel.
- Side kick: A kick that goes sideways with the heel or blade of the foot.
- Back kick: A kick that goes backwards with the heel or blade of the foot.
- Clinch: A close-range position where both fighters hold each other’s arms or necks and try to land knees or elbows.
- Sweep: A technique that knocks down the opponent by sweeping their leg or foot.
- Combination: A series of punches and/or kicks that are executed in a sequence.
- Guard: A defensive position where the hands are held near the face and the elbows are tucked in to protect the body.
- Footwork: The movement of the feet and legs to create angles, distance, and balance.
- Stance: The position of the feet and body when fighting or preparing to fight. There are different types of stances, such as orthodox, southpaw, square, etc.
- KO: Short for knockout, which means to render the opponent unconscious or unable to continue fighting.
- Shadowboxing: An exercise where you pretend to box someone in the air. It helps you warm up, improve your skills, and have fun. Shadowboxing can be a good first step towards kickboxing, as it can help you get familiar with the basic movements and stances of the sport, with no need to invest in equipment and minimal risk for injury.
❗ How to start kickboxing as a hobby
First moves for getting acquainted and breaking the ice.
- Watch YouTube tutorials to establish inspiration and interest.
- Choose between finding a class near you or starting at home.
- Finding a class near you: learn from a qualified instructor and meet other kickboxers.
- Starting at home: have more flexibility and convenience.
- If you start at home, you can start shadowboxing without any equipment.
- When you feel ready, or the need, to get physical, you will need a punching bag, hand wraps, and gloves.
- Consider advanced technology solutions like PunchLab and FightCamp for smart guidance and tracking.
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Is kickboxing a hobby?
Yes, kickboxing can be considered a hobby. It’s a physical activity that people often engage in for fitness, self-defense, and enjoyment.
What are the benefits of kickboxing?
Kickboxing can improve your physical and mental health in many ways. It can help you build muscle strength, endurance, flexibility, coordination, and balance. It can also help you burn calories, lose weight, relieve stress, boost confidence, and have fun.
Is kickboxing safe for beginners?
Kickboxing is generally safe for beginners if you follow some basic guidelines. You should always warm up before training, learn the proper techniques from a qualified instructor, wear protective gear when sparring, and listen to your body. You should also avoid overtraining and respect your limits.
What do I need to start kickboxing?
You can start with shadowboxing, which doesn’t require any equipment. Once you are ready to get physical, you will need a punching bag, hand wraps, and gloves.
Do I need to take lessons to start kickboxing, or can I start at home?
Taking lessons from a qualified instructor is always recommended and can help you learn the proper techniques, avoid bad habits and injuries, and get feedback and guidance. However, if you don’t have access to a gym or a club that offers kickboxing classes, or prefer to start at home by your own, there is quality content and technology available, such as: FightCamp: A smart home boxing system that uses wearable trackers to measure your punch count, speed, and output. It also offers interactive workouts with punch goals and real-time feedback on the FightCamp app. PunchLab: An app that uses your phone’s camera to detect and analyze your punches on a bag. It gives you real-time feedback on your force, intensity, and number of punches. It also offers various workouts and challenges to improve your skills and fitness. You can also find great YouTube tutorials. The most basic thing you can start with at home, which doesn’t require any equipment, is shadowboxing.
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- You can start shadowboxing at home, without any equipment.
- Though not something you might think about when thinking about boxing, hand wraps are important for protecting your hands and wrists from injury. Hand wraps help keep your bones and joints in place, prevent cuts and bruises, and absorb some of the impact of your punches.
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