What is Kickboxing?
Kickboxing is a group of combat sports that are based on kicking and punching. Throughout history, it has been developed from the practices of Karate, Muay Thai, and Boxing, and is now widely practised around the world today for a variety of different reasons.
Self Defense
When it comes to self defense, kickboxing concentrates on a variety of knee kicks, punches, and kicks that are fast-paced and aimed at distracting. One of the many advantages kickboxing can teach you when it comes to self defense is speed and agility in order to stun your opponent and act fast than they can react.
Fitness
Kickboxing is also practised for its general fitness benefits. It exercises your arms, shoulder, abs, legs and butt, all in the one workout. Many people take up kickboxing in order to improve their general fitness, without taking part in any combat exercises in the process.
Contact Sport
Of course, many people take up kickboxing as a combat sport. They train throughout the week and develop their skills and their stamina to compete against opponents in a professional environment. These people generally put a lot of time and effort into their kickboxing training in order to yield the results they are after.
Classes
If you are looking to get started in your kickboxing classes today, be sure to check our Extreme MMA. They can help you out no matter what level you are at to ensure you get the most from your training.
About the Author
Lachlan James
Marketing Coordinator at Extreme MMA
Lachlan James is the Marketing Coordinator at Extreme MMA, responsible for creating engaging content and building the brand’s online presence. With a passion for mixed martial arts and digital marketing, Lachlan combines his knowledge of the sport with strategic marketing expertise to help grow the Extreme MMA community. He works closely with coaches and fighters to share their stories and expertise with both current members and aspiring martial artists.
When he’s not creating content or managing social media campaigns, Lachlan can be found training at the gym, always looking to improve his own skills while gaining deeper insights into what makes Extreme MMA special.