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twizt
White Belt
Joined: 21 Aug 2001
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Hey I was wondering, I am interested in kickboxing, but is it for everyone? I mean that as in body type? I know that if you really want to you can do it etc etc, but if you are short, or have a large build, is it still possible to be a good kickboxer?
Thanks for that
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F-S-K
Yellow Belt
Joined: 24 Jun 2001
Posts: 98
Location: Scotland
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welcome to the kickboxing forum twizt
anyone can do it, we have all sorts of people at my school and nothing stops them, in the end you will be as good as you want to be, the more training you put in the better you will be |
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iamrushman
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Joined: 03 Jun 2001
Posts: 1923
Location: ft. lauderdale,florida
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| Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2001 4:47 am Post subject: |
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welcome to this forum TWIZT......... 
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KickChick
Black Belt
Joined: 02 Aug 2001
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Kickboxing is about being an athlete IMO. To be a kickboxer you have to be strong, fast, and flexible, have unbelievable endurance, and be strategic.
Kickboxing is a combative sport that involves kicking & punching, with the sole purpose being to knock your opponent out.
Certain styles of kickboxing require kicks above the belt so if your legs only spread apart 90 degrees in any direction.... you will not be able to kick anything above the equivalent to your own waist height. Flexibility is a skill that will take work and in time you will develop.
Good Luck!
Deby
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babysteffee
Green Belt
Joined: 21 Aug 2001
Posts: 378
Location: Durham, UK
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Obviously, the fitter you are the easier you'll find kickboxing at the start. But anyone can be that fit. You are literally forced in your classes to push yourself so it is impossible to stay unfit.
If you can only kick waist-height, stretches and exercises will make your muscles more and more supple until you can kick your height and higher...
Running and skipping are good ways of building up your stamina to be able to cope with the continuity of training.
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Karateka
Red Belt
Joined: 22 Jun 2001
Posts: 786
Location: North Vancouver, Canada
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I swear every time I read your name, all I read is twit.
Anyway, I used to be in Kickboxing. The only reason I quit is because the teacher lost faith in me. Make sure you have a good teacher. That is all I can say.
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Kickbutt
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 21 Jun 2001
Posts: 910
Location: North Vancouver Canada
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It's true - you do have to be in good shape in order to continue up to the higher belts...I found that if I take 1-2 cardio classes per week in addition to my training that it helps alot. I don't think I could make it through any of my classes if I didn't. I'm also fortunate enough to have an unbelievable female Sensei who is a great motivator and believes in me - a great asset as well as a great role model. You definately need good balance, flexibility and determination - I like how KickChick described it best. And no, you don't have to be a kid to start... 
Lori
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I agree Karateka - I only see 'twit' too lol - no offence intended
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thaiboxerken
Black Belt
Joined: 21 Jun 2001
Posts: 1270
Location: Portland, Oregon
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As I understand it, kickboxing is a sport, not a martial art. So if you want to compete and succeed, yes you better become athletically superior. But to train in kickboxing for self-defense, anyone can do it. Personally, I don't feel kickboxing covers many other aspects that can occur in a defense situation. But if you want to learn how to punch and kick, go on and do it, you might found out that it is your calling and become a champion.
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Sutton_uk
Yellow Belt
Joined: 25 Sep 2001
Posts: 64
Location: UK!
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I agree with him, im just starting out and havent started lesslons or any thing yet im a big bulid but if you practise you will get better
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kicker
Black Belt
Joined: 17 Sep 2001
Posts: 3649
Location: Canada!!!! (The 5th biggest City)
Styles: kickboxing, muay thai, tennis, lots more.
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do your best dont look at if there big or small so dont under estamate them my looking at them they might be weak but tall or strong and skinney and small....ect!!! get the point!!  |
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