Shotokan Karate is bad for a number of reasons: it’s non-contact which actually damages your fighting ability, techniques aren’t tested and are not realistic, there are no dirty fighting techniques, and there is limited physical conditioning. Non contact Shotokan karate is a non-contact sport. The idea is that the practitioner has such control and …
Kickboxing has a large variety of kicking techniques. However, the four basic kicks that the beginner starts off learning are: the right and left foot jab and the right and left hook kick. The Left Foot Jab This is a straight thrust kick to your opponent’s stomach / mid-section. In a regular stance, it’s performed …
Kickboxing is traditionally seen as a male dominated sport. However, kickboxing is a really good martial art for females: it combines fat burning, intense cardio, muscle toning, as well providing stress relief. It’s also an excellent self defense system and easy to learn. Full body workout Kickboxing provides a full body workout. It involves both …
Kickboxing is an excellent martial art for beginners: it provides a solid striking foundation on which other styles can be added; it’s easy to learn the basics; it’s a reasonably safe style if you adapt your training, and it requires minimal equipment making it affordable. Good foundation Kickboxing provides a solid foundation to study as …
A heavy bag is an essential component of kickboxing training and develops balance and power. It also provides a superb cardio workout, burns off excess fat and tones up all the major muscles of the body. However, you should incorporate other training methods as well or your technique will suffer. Master the Art of Hanging …
Belly fat is the layer of fat that accumulates and sits on top of the abdominal muscles. In men, it’s often referred to as a ‘beer belly’ and is the first area where males accumulate fat when they put on weight. Those individuals that have excessive amounts of belly fat could be at a …
