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DaDragon
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Joined: 29 Sep 2001
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2001 1:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was wondering is somebody could help me in my situation. I have wo things. First, i wanna improve on fighting so i want to take kickboxing is this a good choice?
Secon, i wanna build muscle to increase my punch power, will this slow my punching speed down?
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kicker
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Joined: 17 Sep 2001
Posts: 3649
Location: Canada!!!! (The 5th biggest City)
Styles: kickboxing, muay thai, tennis, lots more.

PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2001 2:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes you made a very good choice taking kickboxing!! it will make you say i bit slower well it depends cause then you might have to work harder and it will definatly give you stronger and powerful fast punches if you train hard and really want to do it then yes!!!!
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Prodigy-Child
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Joined: 02 Jul 2001
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2001 3:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

kickboxing can be useful in a self defense situation but only to a certain extent. maybe you'll get in a few shots but what if they tackle you to the ground and they are on top of you! no roundhouse is gonna help ya there......if you really wanna learn how to defend yourself effectivly take up arts that teach you how to defend from being grabbed tackled and pushed

some examples are:

jiu jitsu (my art along side with kickboxing)

judo (i do a bit of that as well)

hapkido

brazillian jiu jitsu ( a bit of experiance there for me)

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babysteffee
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Joined: 21 Aug 2001
Posts: 378
Location: Durham, UK

PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2001 4:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I agree with that. I'm gonna do jiu jitsu when I find a place nearby...or judo if I don't. But on the whole, kickboxing is great for what you want DaDragon...and welcome to the boards.
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Karateka_latino
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Joined: 21 Jun 2001
Posts: 1299
Location: Panama city, Panama
Styles: Goju-Ryu Karate do; Kung Fu.

PostPosted: Sun Sep 30, 2001 8:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, Im agree.. train in kickboxing for strikes and if you can, Do judo or jiujitsu for grappling.
Thanks.
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kickbuttnat
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Joined: 12 Sep 2001
Posts: 159
Location: mids

PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2001 6:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

in our kickboxing classes we learn grappling too, it depends on the club. kickboxing gives you confidence and stamina. go for it! its wicked!!!!
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Sutton_uk
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Joined: 25 Sep 2001
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Location: UK!

PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

For such a small age, after doing kickboxing i can certinaly hit hard

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Kickbutt
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Joined: 21 Jun 2001
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 01, 2001 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, train in kickboxing and train hard with lots of drills to build up strength and power, but as Prodigy-Child says, once you're on the ground, your kicks and punches are useless. You need to learn some grappling - I plan on doing that next - preferably jiu-jitsu.

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