Hi everyone! This is my first post on HIVE, be kind!
Big thanks to @nathanmars and @clivemartin for getting me on here
Train along to this 30 minute solo kickboxing workout. It's a simple routine and it's very challenging. If you want to improve your martial arts cardio and get better stamina for kicks this workout is for you. If you don't have a heavy bag or free standing bag then do the full round as shadow kickboxing.
2 Minute rounds with 1 minute rest, each round is a kicking combination that you do for 1 minute into the air, then 1 minute on the heavy bag. You get 1 minute to rest and the next round starts with a new combination.
Be sure to warm up properly first, get your heart rate up and lightly stretch out. It's wise to take the first few rounds steady until you are fully warmed up. You will get a better workout this way and reduce the risk of injury.
Combination 1.
Lead roundhouse kick low into lead roundhouse kick high
Combination 2.
Lead roundhouse into rear roundhouse
Combination 3.
Rear roundhouse high to rear roundhouse low
Combination 4.
Rear roundhouse landing forwards into rear roundhouse landing forwards
Combination 5.
Lead side kick into rear roundhouse landing forwards (start opposite stance each time)
Combination 6.
Rear roundhouse into lead side kick
Combination 7.
Lead side kick into turning back kick
Combination 8.
Lead side kick into lead hook kick
Combination 9.
Lead roundhouse kick low into lead side kick
Combination 10.
Rear roundhouse mid into rear roundhouse kick high.
Don't under estimate the benefits and the challenge of the shadow boxing. There's a reason why all the old great fighters spent a lot of time doing it. There's nothing quite like it to test and improve your balance and foot work. You can win or lose a fight based on your movement alone, so lets get to work trying to improve it!
The heights of all the techniques are relative to your ability. High doesn't have to be to the head, just high relative to your current kicking ability. Don't judge your kicks based on mine or anyone else. Just try to be better than you were in your last workout.
If you're fit go for the whole workout but if you're just stating out then do a few rounds at a time. Aim to do an extra round each time your train so you can build yourself up.
I hope to meet lots of new friends on here, help me out by sharing this post.
Good luck in your training!
Nice!
But for self defense you NEVER should put down your guards (hands), but have them always up! It might be efficient for the kicks to do a counter-movement with the arm, but I guess it is not recommended in a real fight situation.
Cheers mate, but the answer is that it always depends on the situation, blanket advice of "always do this 100% of the time" does not exist in martial arts.
I've unfortunately had too many street fights and I've had a decent career so far in combat sports. So I disagree.
Only a beginner should have their hands up 100% of the time because they are still learning timing, distancing, counters. And then "keep your hands up" only covers part of your body you cannot defend everywhere 100% of the time.
Dropping your hands can invite attacks which you are ready to counter. I don't think it's that simple as keep your hands up.
Thanks for the support though.
Of course, if you are experienced and have the flexibility, then it is OK. I just meant that Newbies should not kind of automatize hands going down in kicks. They should be aware of the downsides.
Yeah man! Welcome on Hive!!!😉💪✌️
Cheers mate!
Well done good to see you here @martiallee, and from Manchester. I lived there just opposite oxford train station by the Palace Theatre.. Had some awesome times over 5 years, great City. Welcome to #threespeak. I'll be looking forward to seeing the martial art videos, we could live stream some mixed martial art events right here !! :)
Cheers Clive! And wow small world brother! Really looking forwards to being active on here :)
Happy to see your content here on $HIVE
Ty my friend!
Nice inspiration! ;)
Are those Barefoot Shoes?
Cheers luca! Great to see you again! :D
They are bare foot shoes! The brand is Freet, I love them! I prefer actual bare foot but it was far too wet and slippery for me lol!
Hi there Martial Lee ;)
I got the barefoot shoes from "Vibram", yeah they give you a nice grip with that barefoot feel...
Gotta remember "Freet".
Greetings!