KICKBOXING
Kickboxing (in Japanese キックボクシング kikkubokushingu) is a group of stand-up combat sports based on kicking and punching, historically developed from Karate, Muay Thai, Taekwondo and Western boxing. Kickboxing is practiced for self-defense, general fitness, or as a contact sport. To read more about Kickboxing click here for Wikipedia article.
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Kickboxing at Legion Fitness:
At the moment, we only have Kickboxing for girls and ladies. The class is run by Maria Carrera of Carrera studios. |
CLASSES - LADIES & GIRLS ONLY
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BELT SYSTEM & GRADING
As with karate, belt grading systems used in kickboxing begin with the white belt. When you join you will automatically be given a white belt. Grading students by giving them belts is a great way to encourage them to progress and work towards improving. Many people need a goal to work towards and a grading system is the perfect way to give you that goal. It fuels you with the determination to constantly improve your power, speed, agility, technique and mental strength.
So what are the colours used to grade kickboxing students? The grading system we use to grade our students is:
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...but it doesn't stop there. Once you have reached black belt you are able to strive for a high rank black belt.
Don't let the belt or grade phase you. It's just a rank. It's all about your self progress and self grading that is most important, just relax and enjoy the session, after all that's the whole reason you train right.... because you love it! |
10 AMAZING BENEFITS OF KICKBOXING FOR LADIES & GIRLS...
1. Melt fat, fast
2. Tone your entire body 3. Learn valuable self-defense moves 4. Take out stress and aggression 5. Build Confidence |
6. Make new friends
7. Better than conventional exercise 8. Learn a new skill 9. Improve balance and hand to eye coordination 10. Push your boundaries |
I'M READY FOR MY FIRST CLASS, WHAT DO I NEED?
1. Long shorts or stretchy joggers
2. Boxing gloves (if you don't have any we'll provide some for you) 3. Hand wraps (click here) 4. Comfortable cotton t-shirt 5. Gym Towel For more info read this article |
After your first few classes, and you decide to take up Kickboxing more long term; you will be required to purchase Kickboxing uniform.
Ask the front desk for more information. |