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Kickboxing is a form of martial arts that involves using kicks and punches to compete with, or defeat, an opponent. Kickboxing may also be performed as part of an aerobic exercise routine, with an emphasis on fitness instead of competition. Both competitive and aerobic kickboxing provide numerous health benefits, but kickboxing is an... more »
Kickboxing is a generic term for a style of combat, either used for competition or personal fitness, which incorporates the use of martial art-like kicks and boxing style punches. Here are the steps explaining how to dodge a punch in women's kickboxing. more »
Kickboxing is a style of combat that incorporates the use of martial art-like kicks and boxing punches. The sport was at first popularized as an aerobic activity, but soon caught on as an exciting competitive event. Here's how to perform one of the basic moves in women's kickboxing, the flying side kick. more »
While kicks can be devastating in women's kickboxing, they take time and effort to prepare. Because of this they often fail to land properly, and a bout that is won with a final kick is rare. That's why it's important to practice punches, as they will often win the fight when two kickboxers finally close to arm's length.The uppercut... more »
Kickboxing is great exercise and an exciting sport to participate in. However, the training can be grueling and hard on ankles since many moves require you to repeatedly kick either a weighted bag or your opponent. Ankle wrapping can help support ankles during training and protect you from excessive bruising. more »
Introduce yourself to kickboxing, including basic stances. Learn how to jab and cross, and to...
Take your kickboxing routine to the next level, with some advanced combination moves. Your...
As kickboxing becomes increasingly popular, the need for qualified kickboxing instructors has also increased. Becoming a certified kickboxing and... more »
Kickboxing is not just a physical sport, it's a mental battle as well. If you aren't in the proper state of mind to fight than it isn't likely... more »
Kickboxing is a sport that revolves around martial arts. Kickboxing has also become a workout craze. It involves kicks and punches to defeat an... more »
The competitive and self-defense aspects of kickboxing have made it an international sport. You can learn kickboxing over the Internet, by taking... more »
When kickboxing, it is just as important to know how to defend yourself as it is to punch. You can't continue the fight if you are knocked out... more »
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refers to the sport of combining the grace and style of boxing with kicking. Kickboxing is a standing sport and does not allow continuation of the fight once a combatant has reached the ground.
Kickboxing is often practiced for self-defense, general fitness, or as a full-contact sport. In the full-contact sport the male boxers are bare-chested wearing shorts and protective gear including: mouth-guard, hand-wraps, 10-oz. boxing gloves, groin-guard, shin-pads, kick-boots, and optional protective helmet (usually for those under 16). The female boxers will wear a tank top and chest protection in addition to the male clothing/protective gear. In European kickboxing, where kicks to the thigh are allowed using special low-kick rules, use of boxing shorts instead of long trousers is possible.
In addition, amateur rules often allow less experienced competitors to use light or semi-contact rules, where the intention is to score points by executing successful strikes past the opponents guard, and use of force is regulated. The equipment for semi-contact is similar to full-contact matches, usually with addition of head gear. Competitors usually dress in a t-shirt for semi-contact matches, to separate them from the bare-chested full-contact participants.
Kickboxing is often confused with Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing. The two sports are similar; however, in Thai Boxing, kicks below the belt are allowed, as are strikes with knees and elbows.
There are many arts labelled kickboxing including Japanese kickboxing, American kickboxing, Indian boxing, Burmese boxing, as well as Frenc read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kickboxing
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