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Averett · 07-30-2004, 02:34 PM

Here's the thing. I really need to get in shape. I've never been in shape really...

I'd like to try kickboxing. I've heard it's a great cardio workout, as well as for building lean muscle. Does anyone here do it, or know someone who does? Any suggestions/advice? How much could I expect to pay for classes?

Thanks

Seaver · 07-30-2004, 03:13 PM

Prepare for hurt... lots and lots of hurt.

Dont know about costs, I've attended a few times to a club here at the college campus.

Very tiring, will get you in shape. But as I said.. you will hurt. I've done Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and dabbled in lots of others but this was a different pain. Because they kick with their shins and aim for the more boney parts of your body it's not so much muscle pain but tons of bruises (I dont bruise but I was purple all over after).

Then again for females it may not be quite as competative.

ChrisJericho · 07-30-2004, 09:31 PM

There are many different types of kickboxing out there. There's the "cardio kickboxing" you will find in a lot of gyms where you are doing kickboxing-related moves to the beat of music, this isn't really martial arts but it gives you a workout.

There's american kickboxing which is usually derived from karate or tae kwon do. This usually involves sparring with pads on and a lot of rules.

There's also Muay Thai kickboxing (from thailand) which is the most raw form of kickboxing. There are usually no pads worn and knee and elbow strikes are allowed. This is most effective style of kickboxing for self-defense.

These are general categories, but I hope it helps.

Seaver · 07-30-2004, 10:00 PM

Yeah I did the Tai kickboxing.

Figured the aerobic one would be considered Tae-Bo or whatever it is. Never tried it but I'm sure it's a hell of a workout.

almostaugust · 08-01-2004, 10:41 AM

Hi,
Yeah i do Thai Kickboxing and have been doing it for a bit over a year. In fact just last week i passed my latest grading. I would definately encourage you give it a try. Our usual lessons consists of a hardcore fitness workout involving skipping, pushups etc aswell as technique stuff using bags and pads. We also do rounds of sparing which combine both. I do a few other sports and have noticed that KB has greatly improved my flexibility, my strength and certain muscle definition. Muay Thai is also widely considered one of the greatest striking arts in the world, so it will also do alot for your confidence once you get proficient with the moves. Good luck.

Averett · 08-02-2004, 05:02 AM

Thanks for the responses

pocon1 · 08-02-2004, 12:03 PM

Do kickboxing because you want to try a contact sport and activity. If you are simply looking to get into shape, there are many other activities that will do it safer and more effectively. If you want to learn how to fight and kick somebody with a side benefit of exercise, then kickbox.

That is the thing about succesful exercise. Find something YOU LIKE and stick with it. It doesn't matter how highly any form of exercise or diet is, if you like it you will stick to it. Conversely, if you hate it, you will eventually quit.

omega2K4 · 08-03-2004, 05:33 AM

I was into (and still am, I just don't practice or train anymore, my knee is fucked up) Muay Thai fighting for around 2 years. Muay Thai is NOT an easy thing to learn or train for. If you did choose to learn the way of Muay Thai, be prepared for a world of hurt. The first few weeks to months of your training will probably be the worst in your life, due to all the body aches and pains you'll experience. Muay Thai can be extremely dangerous, I know of several guys who have shattered their knees, elbows, and fists during fights (scheduled, legal fights) and during training sessions. Muay Thai is more about attacks and strikes with your legs, rather than your fists, although you do use both, including elbows and knees.

Check out the following websites if you're interested in Muay Thai:

http://www.thaicollectible.com/history_of_Muay_Thai.htm
http://thaiboxings.genesis.mweb.co.th/page3.html
http://www.muaythaionline.net/
http://www.muaythai.com/

Averett · 08-03-2004, 09:40 AM

Well, I don't want to do kickboxing in order to learn how to fight and whatnot. I've just heard that it's a great activity to do to get into shape.

What about TaeBo? I know that's a bit oldschool and maybe passe, but would that be a good alternative?

07-30-2004, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	Kickboxing Here's the thing. I really need to get in shape. I've never been in shape really... I'd like to try kickboxing. I've heard it's a great cardio workout, as well as for building lean muscle. Does anyone here do it, or know someone who does? Any suggestions/advice? How much could I expect to pay for classes? Thanks __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.

07-30-2004, 09:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisJericho eat more fruit Location: Seattle	There are many different types of kickboxing out there. There's the "cardio kickboxing" you will find in a lot of gyms where you are doing kickboxing-related moves to the beat of music, this isn't really martial arts but it gives you a workout. There's american kickboxing which is usually derived from karate or tae kwon do. This usually involves sparring with pads on and a lot of rules. There's also Muay Thai kickboxing (from thailand) which is the most raw form of kickboxing. There are usually no pads worn and knee and elbow strikes are allowed. This is most effective style of kickboxing for self-defense. These are general categories, but I hope it helps. __________________ "A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows us that faith proves nothing." - Friedrich Nietzsche

08-01-2004, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
almostaugust Junkie Location: Oz	Hi, Yeah i do Thai Kickboxing and have been doing it for a bit over a year. In fact just last week i passed my latest grading. I would definately encourage you give it a try. Our usual lessons consists of a hardcore fitness workout involving skipping, pushups etc aswell as technique stuff using bags and pads. We also do rounds of sparing which combine both. I do a few other sports and have noticed that KB has greatly improved my flexibility, my strength and certain muscle definition. Muay Thai is also widely considered one of the greatest striking arts in the world, so it will also do alot for your confidence once you get proficient with the moves. Good luck. __________________ 'And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe Maybe this year will be better than the last I can't remember all the times I tried to tell my myself To hold on to these moments as they pass'

08-02-2004, 05:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	Thanks for the responses __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.

08-03-2004, 05:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
omega2K4 Natalie Portman is sexy. Location: The Outer Rim	I was into (and still am, I just don't practice or train anymore, my knee is fucked up) Muay Thai fighting for around 2 years. Muay Thai is NOT an easy thing to learn or train for. If you did choose to learn the way of Muay Thai, be prepared for a world of hurt. The first few weeks to months of your training will probably be the worst in your life, due to all the body aches and pains you'll experience. Muay Thai can be extremely dangerous, I know of several guys who have shattered their knees, elbows, and fists during fights (scheduled, legal fights) and during training sessions. Muay Thai is more about attacks and strikes with your legs, rather than your fists, although you do use both, including elbows and knees. Check out the following websites if you're interested in Muay Thai: http://www.thaicollectible.com/history_of_Muay_Thai.htm http://thaiboxings.genesis.mweb.co.th/page3.html http://www.muaythaionline.net/ http://www.muaythai.com/ __________________ "While the State exists there can be no freedom. When there is freedom there will be no State." - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin "Reason has always existed, but not always in a reasonable form."- Karl Marx

07-30-2004, 03:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Seaver Junkie Location: Fort Worth, TX	Prepare for hurt... lots and lots of hurt. Dont know about costs, I've attended a few times to a club here at the college campus. Very tiring, will get you in shape. But as I said.. you will hurt. I've done Karate, Judo, Wrestling, and dabbled in lots of others but this was a different pain. Because they kick with their shins and aim for the more boney parts of your body it's not so much muscle pain but tons of bruises (I dont bruise but I was purple all over after). Then again for females it may not be quite as competative.

07-30-2004, 10:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Seaver Junkie Location: Fort Worth, TX	Yeah I did the Tai kickboxing. Figured the aerobic one would be considered Tae-Bo or whatever it is. Never tried it but I'm sure it's a hell of a workout.

08-02-2004, 12:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
pocon1 Banned	Do kickboxing because you want to try a contact sport and activity. If you are simply looking to get into shape, there are many other activities that will do it safer and more effectively. If you want to learn how to fight and kick somebody with a side benefit of exercise, then kickbox. That is the thing about succesful exercise. Find something YOU LIKE and stick with it. It doesn't matter how highly any form of exercise or diet is, if you like it you will stick to it. Conversely, if you hate it, you will eventually quit.

08-03-2004, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
Averett Is In Love Location: I'm workin' on it	Well, I don't want to do kickboxing in order to learn how to fight and whatnot. I've just heard that it's a great activity to do to get into shape. What about TaeBo? I know that's a bit oldschool and maybe passe, but would that be a good alternative? __________________ Absence is to love what wind is to fire. It extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.