What Kind of Fighter Are You? Muay Bouk (the aggressive/pressure fighter) Stats: tenacity +1 Built to withstand, Muay Bouk fighters are the ones who enclose and crush. Their actions are quick and weighted, pushing you back further and further. A Muay Bouk is a hunter and enjoys the thrill of bombardment. They will strip […]
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Get in the Zone with Kickboxing!
Written by theHobbyist Read time: 3 minutes Heart Rate Zone Training What is the “zone”? The heart rate zone training is a category of five sections that is classified by the amount of exertion required for the allotted performance. The amount of exertion is measured by the percentage of heart rate elevation to […]
More about Timing in the Contact Sports of Kickboxing
Written by theHobbyist Read time: 2 – 3 minutes More about Timing If timing in kickboxing is about exploiting or creating an opening, there is one man who I watch that breaks down these moments. He is Demetrious Johnson, a former world champion. Timing can be elusive. It is easy to think about but […]
What is Timing in Kickboxing, and How Do We Utilize It?
Written by theHobbyist Read time: ~2 – 3 minutes What is timing, and how do we utilize it? Timing is a skill kickboxers use to enter the pocket. This means the practitioner intentionally closes the distance between himself and opponent to attack or score a point. At times this can feel like a monumental […]
Three Aspects or Abilities that are Foundational to Any Kickboxer
Written by theHobbyist Read time: ~2 minutes Spotlight and key takeaways: Three aspects to master: Balance Stamina Timing You might be wondering what about power? I believe power is a product of these three attributes. The Three Aspects Foundational to Any Kickboxer So, you want to know what it takes to be […]