| In order to be successful in kickboxing, it is essential | | | | Side Kick- like a forward kick but around the side of |
| to learn and master the basic kickboxing combos | | | | the person, hitting them with the top of your foot. |
| early in your training. These combos are taught as | | | | Axe kick- bring leg up as high as you can then drag it |
| part of your fitness training right from the word go. | | | | down |
| In proper kickboxing classes, the proper techniques | | | | Flying forward kick- jump into the air and do a |
| are taught in detail so you know precisely how to | | | | forward kick. |
| perfect these new skills. Since 1960, these kickboxing | | | | These are but a few of the moves but they form |
| combos have been borrowed from the original martial | | | | the basis for other moves and combos. Kickboxing |
| art from which they came and adapted to the more | | | | combos to increase aerobic fitness can be practiced |
| modern form used today. Kickboxing combos, | | | | to music which should be around 140 to 150 beats |
| performed with pin point accuracy combined with | | | | per minute to be effective. |
| lightening fast speed is a wonderful tool for self | | | | When using a bag or shadow boxing the following |
| defense and essential for kickboxing tournaments. | | | | combos are useful: |
| Depending on what kind of class you take, these | | | | - Sideways to Bag: the inside arm does a back fist |
| combos will be demonstrated to you by your | | | | and inside leg does a kick whilst the outside arm does |
| instructor and then you go will be taken through the | | | | a cross. |
| process move by move and then do many | | | | - Back fist: back fist; side kick; cross |
| repartitions until you remember the sequence. At this | | | | - Alternating jabs; hooks shovels and roundhouse |
| stage it will be time to learn to be more precise and | | | | kick. 1-2, 3-4; 5- 6; 7-8. |
| accurately connect at the exact spot intended. | | | | This is to be dome several times then swap sides. |
| Practicing using a bag and/or shadow boxing is a | | | | Another way of learning and practicing is to have a |
| helpful. | | | | sparring partner. This not only has you practicing the |
| The moves should be explained clearly and simply e.g. | | | | Kickboxing combos but also serves to teach you |
| Hand moves: | | | | how to anticipate your opponent's next moves and |
| Jab- forward punch using your knuckles; | | | | how to avoid them and counter attack. Many |
| Hook- swing your arm sideways and try to hit | | | | combos can be learned for specific situations such as |
| opponent in the face: | | | | up close conflict, much stronger or taller person or |
| Ridge Hand- using the side of your hand; | | | | several attackers at once. |
| Back Hand- hitting with the back of your hand: | | | | These are wonderful for building aerobic fitness, |
| Back Jab- jabbing off your back hand. | | | | toning, strengthening and for building confidence |
| Feet and Legs: | | | | whilst being mindful of the meditative and spiritual |
| Forward Kick- pretty self explanatory | | | | side of the sport. |