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This class is a blend of eastern and western philosophy. This is a non contact class and each instructor brings a unique teaching style to the program. Students will practice basic, practical kicking, punching, and self defense techniques in a group environment. The class will be broken down into different work stations concentrating on different striking and exercise drills (ex: bag work, focus mitt work, jump rope, etc.). This class provides a great cardio workout for all students.
. Kickboxing is great for fat loss and toning. The process of kicking and punching provide the best overall workout because it uses the most muscle groups. Kicking works the lower body, while punching works the shoulders, arms and back. The abs are used throughout the whole class stabilizing the body during kicks and punches as well as individual ab exercises. This class also helps increase flexibility from the continuous kicking and stretching. Flexibility is important because it helps increase blood flow and circulation. Each class provides a certain amount of variety because each instructor brings his or her own instruction to the class. Self confidence is also increased through repeated classes by allowing one to learn techniques required for defending oneself. Overall, this class provides a great workout while allowing a person to become educated and trained in proper kicking and punching techniques.
. Low kicks to the thighs are a very distinguishing technique used frequently in Muay Thai. Stand up grappling (clinch) is also used. Muay Thai practitioners develop a very high level of physical conditioning.
The training involves rigorous physical training, similar to that practiced by Western boxers. It includes running, shadow-boxing, and heavy bag work. Much emphasis is also placed on various drills with "Thai pads". In use, the trainer wears the pads, and may hold them to receive kicks, punches, knee and elbow strikes, and may also use them to punch at the trainee. The characteristic Muay Thai round kick is delivered with the shin, therefore, the shins become conditioned by this type of kicking.
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