London kickboxing classes: tips for how to prepare

Paul Health, Martial Arts, Sports

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 suit him, as it would be a skill that he could develop which would also help his confidence to grow.  I started looking into London kickboxing classes, and found that there was more to the sport than I realised.  The London kickboxing club that I visited gave me some advice about getting started that I found really useful.  Anybody else looking into kickboxing London would do well to think about the following considerations.

It is vital to know your fitness level.  Kickboxing is a very 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 probably not the activity for you.  If you are keen to get involved despite low fitness levels, then it would be a good idea to spend at least a few weeks 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 class.

In addition, it is important to gauge the level of the class you are joining before you sign up, or pay for a group of classes.  If the entire class has been attending for a year or so, the instructor may not be too willing to accommodate your beginners’ level.  In a kickboxing lesson your classmates are fairly important; if you are a slim 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 arrive at your chosen London kickboxing club, comfort and hydration are key.  It might be worth speaking to your instructor beforehand to check 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 certainly paid off – he has kept it up for a year now and is showing no signs of slowing down!

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Kickboxing London style

Paul Health

Kickboxing is an excellent way to get fit. The term includes a number of varying styles, but essentially they all revolve around using both punches and kicks to attack and defend against an opponent, in contrast to traditional boxing which only uses punching. A kickboxing club is a great venue to learn self-defence, get fit, meet people and maybe spar with them once you have progressed a little way. In terms of kickboxing London has plenty to offer, with plenty of clubs suitable for all. Just search the web or look in the local ads and you are bound to find something.

Classes are held at different times and on different days, so no matter what your timetable there will usually be something you can get to. The nature of martial arts is that, particularly at the beginning, it’s best to train as frequently as possible, and ideally at least twice a week. This enables you to gain fitness and flexibility as well as give yourself a good grounding in the basic moves – punches, kicks, blocks and footwork – that you will need. Like anything, the more you train the further and quicker you will progress, but it’s important to get that basic grounding.

Many clubs give a free taster session, recognising that lots of learners won’t want to sign up without knowing exactly what they’re getting into. For many people, their only picture of kickboxing and the martial arts more broadly will come from movie. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it), those bad 1980s portrayals of karate, kung-fu and kickboxing clubs are not the reality when you actually show up. Times have obviously changed…

In any case, if you are looking to learn kickboxing London should have something to offer you. Sessions are typically fun and light to begin with – there’s no benefit to throwing someone in at the deep end, and safety concerns are taken as seriously as possible. Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothes – a tracksuit, t-shirt or shorts are fine until you want to buy a gi or uniform, if the kickboxing club in question has one. Some are more formal than others in this way. Kickboxing is taught by experienced instructors who have practised for many years, though they are often assisted by competent students. With application and time, you could be teaching it yourself before too long.

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