How to Stand in Kickboxing

Kickboxing is a sport that revolves around martial arts. Kickboxing has also become a workout craze. It involves kicks and punches to defeat an opponent, much like boxing. The roots date back to 1959 in Japan.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet apart, the width of your shoulders. Put one foot slightly ahead of the other. Relax your body.

2. Bend your knees so you're in a lower stance. This will give you more balance and control over your movements.

3. Bring your fists up to protect your face. You don't want your hands covering your face or too far away to protect you. Hold your fists just under your lips.

4. Turn your body slightly to the side, with one leg in front of the other. Suck in your ribcage, raising your shoulders slightly. Use your elbows to protect your midsection.

5. Move by pivoting your back leg only. Keep your front leg in place and make sure you're keeping both knees bent. Practice pivoting in all directions.

6. Approach your target by stepping forward with your front foot and dragging your back foot.

7. Practice the Rocker Shuffle movement by bouncing back and forth, from one foot to the other. Add in some pivot moves.

Tips & Warnings

• Hold your fists on each side of your head if you prefer that stance.
• Never lock your knees. Keep them bent.

Resources

• Forum about kickboxing stance
• Kickboxing stance

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