Kickboxing

Kickboxing originates from karate. Karate practitioners wanted to progress from the unrealistic testing ground of points fighting so they tried their art at full contact in the ring. However, the competitions were open to all arts and it soon became clear from full contact bouts that the karate upper body punching was very ineffective in medium and close range and the boxers were winning the majority of the fights.

Hence, from full contact karate, kickboxing was developed, which is basically western boxing for the upper body and karate and Thai boxing kicks from the lower body. Kickboxing’s fighting stance is from a western boxing stance unlike traditional Muay Thai which is more square on to the opponent. Kickboxing competition consists of hand and leg techniques only. Kickboxing is the fastest growing and one of the most popular martial arts in the world today.

Kali and the Jun Fan Martial Arts are generally more effective at quickly ending a street confrontation. However, nothing on this earth beats the stress release of hitting and kicking pads and bags and it is incredibly exciting and fun. Although the most complete fighter will emerge from someone who trains at all the classes at Laurence Sandum’s Black Belt Martial Arts Academy those who just train in Kickboxing will still find this an art that helps them greatly to defend themselves and installs confidence.

It is equally as popular for females as well as males and teaching methods have developed so those who don’t want to enter competition (which is the majority) can still attain excellent boxing and kickboxing skills and the ability to defend themselves using this art, in safety without any injuries