How to Practice Kickboxing Moves
Being able to practice your kickboxing moves outside of your training facility or dojo will help to give you the competitive edge over your opponents. There are few things you should know, however, that will help you increase your productivity and prevent injury while practicing unsupervised.
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Things You'll Need
- Protective padding and gloves
- Heavy bag (optional)
- Focus mitts (optional)
Instructions
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Dress appropriately before you practice your kickboxing moves. Clothing should be loose so as not to restrict your movements. Put on a good pair of cross-training shoes, unless you're going to practice with a partner. Always use protective padding and a helmet when sparring with someone else.
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Warm up for at least five to ten minutes before you practice your kickboxing moves. Stretching exercises are the best, focusing on your thighs, calves and lower back. Sit on the floor with your legs outstretched, and reach for your feet and beyond. Lower your head to the ground while still in this position.
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Start out slowly when practicing your kicks, focusing on accuracy over speed and power at first. If sparring with a partner, have them put on focus mitts so you can practice landing kicks and punches at a fixed point in space. If working alone, a heavy bag is ideal for your workout.
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Increase the power and intensity of your kicks and punches as you proceed. Vary the types of punches and kicks you use until you feel comfortable with each one. Focus on kicking and punching through the target, which will increase your power, as opposed to bouncing off of it after impact. Check out Web sites such as Kickboxing.com and Ultimate Kickboxing techniques for tips on how to master each type of move (see Resources below).
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Cool down after you finish your workout by slowly stretching again, and drinking a lot of water. Walk around the room, slowly stretching your calves as you do so. Be sure to breathe deeply during the entire span of the workout.
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Tips & Warnings
Drink plenty of water before beginning a kickboxing training session, since the repetitive movements during the drill will make you sweat a lot.
Avoid training with friends or family who may be unfamiliar with the moves from your class. Doing so could result in their (or your) injury.
