Is Kickboxing right for me? Which type?

Radok · Brown Belt

I take Karate and have found that I have the luck of unbeleivably hard shins.

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Karateka_latino · Black Belt

Hi..
Sure go and do kickboxing.. you'll get in shape and you'll learn all the moves and get stronger..

dafabe · Yellow Belt

I do Thai Boxing and I have found that the reson that people hurt there shins is cos they try and build them up to quickly, I also had really weak shins, but after 5 weeks i already feel a difrance, the best thing to do is kick a heavy bag as hard as you can with out it hurting, and gradually build it up, this is really enjoyable and it feels great when you kick the bag quite hard.

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zulu · White Belt

i understand your concern regarding your shins but they are actually a very strong bone, alot stronger than those little bones in your foot you'll break when kick someone with full power. If you properly condition your body and legs including shins you shouldn't have any difficulty unless you have a pre-existing medical condition that may weaken your bones. When i started Muay Thai my shins bruised and were sore fro about the first week or two but after that i kick the pole bags at full speed and it feels better the harder i kick. I also think it's a very realistic fighting style and functional with the low kicks they're awesome. with your bigger frame your reach will be good and when you grapple which will happen in any street fight unless you knock him out you got long legs to generate great power from a knee strike which will send him down fast.

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