Keep your head and neck in alignment with your spine.
Keep elbows and knees soft at all times.
Always keep knees bent. Locking them prevents you from rotating your hips effectively, which is important for throwing a punch or kick.
Breath, inhale through the nose and exhale out through the mouth. When throwing punches exhale and contract the abdominal wall.
Keep abdominal wall contracted to support low back.
Go at your own pace.
Towel and water are mandatory.
Be Safe
Go Slow, Low and Easy With Kicks and Punches.
Whatever you do, don't start throwing full kicks and punches in your first class.
Progress slowly and keep your kicks low, especially on side kicks and roundhouses.
Don't overextend your kicks or lock your joints.
Remember, kicks are weapons to the lower body and punches are weapons to the face.
Don't act as if you were kicking at an opponent's head - you're kicking at the legs.
Allow Yourself to Be a Beginner.
The first classes will form a simple program that isn't heavily choreographed, has limited repetitions and isn't extremely fast.
The music speed will ideally be no faster than 135-140 beats per minute.
Include Strength and Stability Training in Your Fitness Regime.
If these are not part of your exercise program, supplement it with additional training.
Don't Ignore Your Feet. Consider jump rope drills (skipping) or other forms of floor work to strengthen your feet for the specific demands of this workout.
Your shoes need to be designed for pivots and lateral movement.
If you wear running shoes on carpet, you risk spraining an ankle.
Always Warm Up.
Your warm-up should be specific to the class and should include static and dynamic stretching with some kicks and light punches.
Cross Train with Contrasting Activities.
Complement this program with non- or lower-impact, more linear forms of exercise - such as indoor stationary cycling, walking and hiking. Try Traditional Martial Arts Training.
This will allow you to learn at a slower pace and practice proper technique-both of which are especially important if you are new to exercise.
What are the benefits
Improved cardiovascular fitness
Excellent self awareness
Increased self confidence
Flexibility
Toning of legs, bums, thighs, abs, and upper body
Improved strength and muscle tone
Burn fat, build muscle and learn something new
Ideal for members bored with traditional aerobics
Peace of mind
Handle stress better
Improve self-esteem and feel a greater sense of satisfaction
Enjoy more energy than ever
Feel more at ease
Reduce stress while trimming the waistline
Experience the music
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