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Kickboxing London is full of options

kickboxing is a relatively new martial art that was created from older and more complex styles by American soldiers who came into contact with them in the East. The type of kickboxing London clubs teach is quite different to these martial arts (such as karate) in a number of respects, though of course it draws heavily on them for its components. The kind of kickboxing club you will find here will typically offer a range of benefits. Learning the particular style of kickboxing they teach is one; this will usually be far less complex than traditional martial arts, because it is cut down or adapted for competition and sparring. Therefore you will not need the complex patterns or kata characteristic of karate, kung fu, and so on.

However, people don’t just go to kickboxing classes to fight. Many people go to learn it as a method of self-defence. As well as the kicks, punches, blocks, stance and footwork you’ll learn as part of the kickboxing syllabus, you will likely also be taught techniques useful in specific self-defence situations, such as body grabs and strangles. These are derived from other styles, but incorporated into the sessions since self-defence is one of the most common reasons people learn a martial art.

Then, of course, kickboxing is great exercise. It’s great for stamina, speed, strength and agility, since all are required in the course of sparring. High aerobic and anaerobic fitness are ideal, and the drills you will do aim to improve both. You will also develop better flexibility. This makes it a top all-round form of exercise, in a way that usually isn’t found without cross training. Few other sports offer this.

Finally, kickboxing is a good way of meeting people. It’s an inherently social activity, even if you are encouraged to punch and kick your new friends along the way. A kickboxing club offers a controlled environment to study a martial art, and you will meet lots of like-minded people along the way, enjoying a great atmosphere as you learn kickboxing. London has many different clubs, each giving different styles and emphases, but this is usually a constant. The benefits of learning kickboxing therefore go far beyond sparring, or gaining confidence in self-defence. It can be a highly engaging and addictive past-time, and one that is tremendously rewarding.

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London kickboxing club -€“ exercise, make friends, have fun

Most people’s sense of the martial arts is still coloured by the iconic movies of the 1970s and 1980s. In these, the protagonist would be taught his particular style, usually through the torturous, painful and obscure techniques of a master, or in a violent and sadistic class at the hands of a semi-deranged instructor. London kickboxing classes usually don’t follow this pattern, unless that’s what you’re looking for – there’s generally something to fit most tastes if you look hard enough. Your average London kickboxing club teaches sparring and self-defence (usually using some of the same techniques, but some distinct) in a friendly and informal yet disciplined and safe environment. You will be taught basic techniques – the kicks, punches, blocks and footwork that make up the bread-and-butter of kickboxing – before being encouraged to spar in a controlled setting. Sparring is, in any case, optional. Some people try the style for fitness, some for competition, some for self-defence, and so on. You should not be pushed harder than you are ok with, although the best instructors will know how to get the most out of you. For kickboxing London has something for everyone.

Kickboxing is a relatively recent style, cobbled together out of techniques that American soldiers witnessed when stationed in Japan in the Second World War. They recognised the effectiveness of the traditional martial arts taught there, such as Karate, and simplified it for their own ends. This means that kickboxing encompasses almost endless variation – it is not a distinctly codified style in its own right, but a collection of techniques and disciplines. Similarly, the ethos and emphasis of each class might be different. This adds to the variety which is on offer. Some people might be more interested in the complex techniques and patterns that originate from oriental styles; others will be happy to learn the basics of sparring and self defence. Obviously, there is a tremendous overlap, but each instructor and class will have its own take on things.

This means that if you are interested in trying kickboxing London is a great choice. There are so many London kickboxing classes that it won’t take long to find one that suits you. Most offer free introductory sessions to let you try before you buy. When you do settle on a London kickboxing club, you will probably be asked to spend a small amount of money on essentials – insurance, membership fees, and possibly pads and gloves at a later stage. But you will get lots out of your choice, as you learn a useful and energetic style with like-minded people.

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Getting started in kickboxing London

I was keen for my son to take up a physical activity as part of his extra curricular schedule, and I thought a martial art might be ideal for him, as it would be a skill that he could develop which might also help his confidence to grow.  I started looking into London kickboxing classes, and saw that that there was more to the sport than I realised.  The London kickboxing club that I spoke to gave me some advice about getting started that I found particularly useful.  Anybody else looking into kickboxing London would do well to give some thought to the following guidelines.

It is very important to know your fitness level.  Kickboxing is a notably high-impact form of exercise. If the only time you have raised your heart rate in the last year was by running for a train, then this is most likely not the activity for you.  If you are keen to get involved despite low fitness levels, then it would be advisable to spend at least some time doing some gentle exercise.  This way, when you start at your local London kickboxing club you will not be embarrassing yourself by passing out in a puddle of your own sweat in the first lesson.

In addition, it is necessary to be aware of the level of the class you are joining before you sign up, or pay for a number of classes.  If the whole class has been kickboxing for a year or so, the instructor may not be too keen to accommodate your beginners’ level.  In a kickboxing lesson your classmates are relatively important; if you are a slender young chap who is paired up with a fifteen stone man with strong kickboxing skills, you are likely to spend more time dealing with his strength than developing your own skills.

Once you get started at your chosen London kickboxing club, comfort and hydration are key.  It might be worth speaking to your instructor beforehand to find out whether you need to bring any particular equipment, such as gloves or shoes with a good grip.  The best way to enjoy London kickboxing classes is to dress in loose fitting, light clothes, drink plenty of water, and start slowly.  When my son was first starting out in kickboxing London I made sure he had worked on his fitness, found the right class and instructor, and bought the right kit.  It seems to have paid off – he has kept it up for a year now and is showing no signs of slowing down!

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