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Kickboxing London has plenty to offer you

Most people’s sense of the martial arts is still coloured by the well-known movies of the 1970s and 1980s. In these, the protagonist would be taught his particular style, usually through the torturous, painful and bizarre techniques of a master, or in a violent and sadistic class at the hands of a semi-insane instructor. London kickboxing classes usually don’t follow this pattern, unless that’s what you’re hunting 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 from other styles) 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 study 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, pieced 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 needs. 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 direction 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 massive 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 have 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 martial artists.

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A kickboxing club will give you more than just sparring

Kickboxing is a popular activity that offers a wide range of benefits. The right kickboxing club will – of course – teach you the punches, kicks, blocks and movement characteristic of this martial art, but much else besides. There is the sparring – otherwise known as fighting in controlled circumstances, set by strict rules – by which participants prove their skill. But even this is optional, and there are many other reasons why you might decide to train in kickboxing. London is a particularly good city in which to learn, as it has so much variety.

Some of kickboxing’s benefits are easy to see. There is the fitness side of things, to begin with. Kickboxing is a style that has all-round fitness implications, since it requires both explosive, anaerobic fitness (developed by punching and kicking) and the aerobic stamina that is required in sparring. Since fights might go to several rounds, each of two or three minutes, this sort of fitness is a major asset. It doesn’t matter how good your technique is if you are not fit enough to perform it; many fights are lost not through improper technique but simply tiredness. Then there is speed, and flexibility. In all kickboxing should bring a variety of fitness benefits, in a combination seen in few other disciplines.

Self-defence and its associated confidence are other great benefits. Many people choose kickboxing so as to be able to look after themselves if the situation requires it. And yet, kickboxing alone may not be the best way to go about this. Some attacks are best dealt with in other ways (body grabs, strangles and so on). However, depending on your instructor’s approach, you may learn handy techniques that lie outside the strict remit of kickboxing. In a self-defence situation, you are likely to need and use techniques that are banned in the ring.

In all, kickboxing is a top sport, but you need to know what you’re hoping to gain from it when you choose a kickboxing club. If that’s simply fun and exercise, fine – plenty of people go along with the same intentions. Others are more interested in sparring and self-defence. The good news is that for kickboxing London has a vast range of clubs, and other martial arts to have a go at. If you don’t find what you’re looking for in one, another will certainly cater to your needs. A few minutes of web-searching is all it takes to find the right club.

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London kickboxing club can provide personal training and conditioning

When it comes to getting in shape, meeting new friends, and learning a new discipline, there can be few better things to do than London kickboxing classes. Seriously: if you don’t believe me, then you are missing out! I went to a London kickboxing club for the first time around a year ago. I went on the suggestion of a friend, and also because I had nothing else to do, and I have not looked back since then! I enjoyed it so much I wanted to go back straight away! Since then I went every week, and I started to work on a training program, with the instructor acting as my personal trainer. I have never been so healthy and energetic, and it feels amazing. I’m sure – in fact I know, since I have been to compete in a few other dojos – that there are many different types of kickboxing London clubs can offer, but I think I was just lucky to find the one that was just right for me at the first time of asking. If I hadn’t, I imagine I would have just decided that kickboxing in general wasn’t for me.

As it is, I have really enjoyed finding out about the sport and its origins, and also about the codes of conduct and discipline that you can apply to your everyday life; some meditation and breathing exercises I have learned at Karmaa (my London kickboxing club), for instance, have really reduced my stress levels at work, and helped me to deal with tough issues involving colleagues. I didn’t beat anybody up, if that’s what you’re thinking!

In fact, Kickboxing has weirdly made me feel more calm and passive in life. Less like I am fighting against anything and more like I am going with the flow and calmly finding my way through. It’s funny: before I took up kickboxing, I was seriously contemplating leaving my job, because I found living in London too stressful. Now I don’t think of it in that way, and I don’t think that can be a coincidence.

In London kickboxing classes can be a brilliant way to escape from your job in the city for a while. You get an adrenaline rush, which helps you to relax and sleep more at night. A good London kickboxing club should be able to cater for your individual needs – i.e. what it is you want to get out of kickboxing. Through kickboxing London has become a less difficult and more exciting place to live.

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The bonuses of being part of kickboxing London?

Having recently relocated to London, I was spending so much of my time at work I had become really stressed, and needed to start doing some regular exercise. A friend suggested kickboxing as a great way to work out and to alleviate stress, so I started asking around and looking for a nearby kickboxing club. The kickboxing London scene was more thriving than I expected, and I managed to find a club that was close to my house and held sessions four nights a week. I found a brilliant teacher who was really committed to helping beginners learn the ropes, and fairly quickly I found myself really looking forward to my evenings at the club.

I was surprised to find out that kickboxing as a Western leisure activity is a fairly recent phenomenon – it started in the United States in the 1970s, when karate experts organised competitions which incorporated the full-contact kicks and punches that had been banned in karate. Health and safety concerns led to the introduction of padding and safety rules to the sport, giving us the type of kickboxing that is commonly practised today. It is a brilliantly adaptable activity, with different forms that vary according to the techniques used and the amount of physical contact between competitors.

One of the types of the sport I particularly like is aerobic kickboxing, also called kickboxercise, which combines elements of boxing, martial arts and aerobics to give the entire body a full-on workout. In these classes, we generally do a fifteen minute warm up, which involves regular exercises such as push ups and squat thrusts, and then move onto a more skills based half hour that focuses on kicks and punches. After one of these classes I often feel absolutely shattered, but I’m sure it does my body a lot of good. Apparently, an hour of the sport burns from 350 to 450 calories, so I would guess that kickboxercise could dispense with twice as many!

I know for sure that my upper leg strength and muscle definition in my arms have greatly improved since I started at the kickboxing club. And that’s just the physical changes. Being part of kickboxing London has changed my life in so many ways, it’s hard to remember what I was like before. Fitter, healthier, less stressed, able to defend myself in an emergency – and I have kickboxing to thank!

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