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jammy dodgers
White Belt

Joined: 26 Apr 2014
Posts: 1
Location: ireland
Styles: freestyle and laugar
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Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 1:40 pm Post subject: kickboxing |
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i would like to get better at semi contact kickboxing...does anyone have any tips how to train alone? how much training should i do to get reall good thanks |
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sensei8
KF Sensei


Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 16110
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]
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Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: kickboxing |
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jammy dodgers wrote: |
i would like to get better at semi contact kickboxing...does anyone have any tips how to train alone? how much training should i do to get reall good thanks |
First of all, welcome to KF!! Glad you're here!!
>Do you do any sparring at all? If you do, then don't ever stop. If you don't, then start sparring more often.
>Having said that, spar different practitioners because they don't attack/counter/defend the same.
>By yourself, hit the heavy bag often until it breaks, then buy another one, and beat it until it breaks, and then.....
>Work on different weighted bags. I'd encourage you to get a Thai bag because they're long and dense, and this will translate into powerful kicks. Of course, do the techniques correct, to begin with!!
>Work with a two-ended bag for timing, it'll pay for itself in the long run. Timing is crucial in all MA, but I suppose even more so in kickboxing.
>Run or swim a lot to build up your stamina. Change up the topography while running; up hill and things like that.
>Use a speed bag; speaks for itself, imho!!
>Mount a rope from one wall to another and walk its length while throwing upper-cuts, but stay tight to the rope while bobbing and weaving.
>Skip rope; a cheap yet valuable tool. Timing/rhythm can be garnered from this.
Hopefully what I've posted helps you with your solo training.
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scohen.mma
Orange Belt

Joined: 18 Mar 2012
Posts: 142
Location: Long Island, New York
Styles: Matsubayashi-Ryu, Kaze No Ryu Bugei Ogawa Ha
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 2:37 am Post subject: |
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100% agree with Sensei8. That's all the advice you need! Just fit that into a schedule that works for you and train hard! _________________ "Karate doesnt teach me to fight, it teaches me to solve my problems. Physically, mentally, and spiritually." |
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Archimoto
Purple Belt

Joined: 12 Apr 2014
Posts: 548
Styles: JKD / Muay Thai / TKD
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Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:55 am Post subject: Re: kickboxing |
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sensei8 wrote: |
jammy dodgers wrote: |
i would like to get better at semi contact kickboxing...does anyone have any tips how to train alone? how much training should i do to get reall good thanks |
First of all, welcome to KF!! Glad you're here!!
>Do you do any sparring at all? If you do, then don't ever stop. If you don't, then start sparring more often.
>Having said that, spar different practitioners because they don't attack/counter/defend the same.
>By yourself, hit the heavy bag often until it breaks, then buy another one, and beat it until it breaks, and then.....
>Work on different weighted bags. I'd encourage you to get a Thai bag because they're long and dense, and this will translate into powerful kicks. Of course, do the techniques correct, to begin with!!
>Work with a two-ended bag for timing, it'll pay for itself in the long run. Timing is crucial in all MA, but I suppose even more so in kickboxing.
>Run or swim a lot to build up your stamina. Change up the topography while running; up hill and things like that.
>Use a speed bag; speaks for itself, imho!!
>Mount a rope from one wall to another and walk its length while throwing upper-cuts, but stay tight to the rope while bobbing and weaving.
>Skip rope; a cheap yet valuable tool. Timing/rhythm can be garnered from this.
Hopefully what I've posted helps you with your solo training.
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Amazing post !!! *** standing ovation ***  _________________ To quote the great Bob Marley: "LOVE IS MY RELIGION" |
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TheGrim123321
Yellow Belt


Joined: 18 Jun 2014
Posts: 34
Styles: (Kata Sei Do Karate [Kyokushin/MMA]) (Kung Fu [Shaolin/Wing Chun])
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Sensei8 has amazed us again with a his wisdom. I bow to you. OSU _________________ "You don't buy a Black Belt, You become a Black Belt." - My Sensei |
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