Kickboxing: everything on this combat sport
Kickboxing is very versatile and allows you to train strength, but also self -esteem (Getty).
More and more popular in gyms and fitness center, kickboxing, with all its variants, is a workout that brings benefits to the whole body, burning calories and increasing strength. But the mind is also involved. Among the teachings of this combat sport that includes shots of boxing And kick barefoot, in fact, the self -control, the management of conflicts and the acquisition of greatest self -confidence. And it can be practiced at all ages!
Curious to know more? We asked to clarify our ideas a Simone Marchetti, Kickboxing trainer and personal defense at Rough Rome: The Family-Club of the Aspria group, a few steps from the historic center of the capital, which offers courses to train body and mind between swimming pools, playing fields and training rooms, view great beauty.
Kickboxing is a combat sport that has its roots in Japanbut developed and structured as a sporting discipline in the 1970s in the United States of America. The idea was that of Combine western boxing techniques with karate kicksthus creating a more dynamic and complete discipline.
How many styles exist in kickboxing?
Today there are several kickboxing specialties, divided into three large categories. The light contactpracticed on Tatami, includes Point Fighting, Light Contact and Kick Light. In these disciplines, the control of the blow is fundamental, and excessive contact is penalized. The full contact It takes place in the ring and includes Full Contact, Low Kick and K1. Here the blows are brought to full power and the goal can also be the KO.
Photo Kickboxing and personal/harsh defense Rome.
Contact without contactalways on Tatami, then includes disciplines such as musical forms and aerokickboxing, where attention shifts to technical execution, coordination and choreographic presentation. To these can also be added a form of kickboxing without contact for fitness purposes, such as the Kickboxing Functional: an increasingly widespread practice that unites the fighting techniques to functional work, To improve one’s physical condition, muscle tone, resistance and coordination, all in total safety. It is a type of lesson that we take from Aspresso Roma, where we also propose lessons of Family Kickboxingwhich bring original kickboxing to a family context, favoring the sporting practice shared between adults and children.
Difference between Muay Thay and Kickboxing
Kickboxing provides kicks and punches and knees are also allowed in the K1 regulations, however Climbes or projections are not allowed. The Muay Thai, on the other hand, includes kicks, punches, knees, elbows and even the projections on the ground.
A stroke of Muay Thay (Filipp Romanovski/Usplash).
Difference between boxing and kickboxing
The boxing It is based exclusively on the use of punches. All three disciplines, Kickboxing, Muay Thay and boxing, have in common the fact of being a sporting sport, and are often used as a base in MMA (mixed martial arts) fights.
Difference between fitboxing and kickboxing
Kickboxing is a combat sport with different disciplines, which is held between two opponents, with theThe aim of winning for points or for ko (when provided for by the regulation). It requires technical preparation, tactic and control of the blow. There Fit BoxingInstead, it is a musical fitness discipline that uses Kickboxing blows to the rhythm of music to improve physical fitness. You don’t fightwe work individually or in groups, with less attention to the cleaning of the technique, the strength of the blows and without the direct confrontation.
What are the benefits of kickboxing?
Kickboxing offers numerous physical and psychological benefits. It improves strength, resistance, coordination, flexibility and motor skills. In short, it is ideal for a Complete training. From a psychological point of view, self -esteem, self -safety in itself and helps to manage stress and concentration. In addition, he teaches self -control and management of conflicts, developing trust and reducing fear. It is also a discipline adaptable to all ages and physical conditions, which allows you to channel energy in a positive wayreducing aggression and creating a respectful and disciplined environment.
Photo Boris Izmaylov/UNSPLASH.
Kickboxing: contraindications
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Contraindications and accidents in kickboxing mainly occur in competitions and competitive preparationwhere intense contact and intensity of training can increase the risk of injury. However, kickboxing can also be practiced in light or without contact, thus reducing the risk of injuries. In addition, it is also a discipline adaptable to people with disabilities, with programs specifically designed to meet the different individual needs. With a well -structured and personalized training, in short, it is possible to practice kickboxing safely and advantageous for everyone.
