Kick Boxing
Kick Boxing Clubs
in Peterborough
Kickboxing refers to the sport of using martial-arts-style kicks and boxing-style punches to defeat an opponent in a similar way to that of standard boxing. There are many arts labeled kickboxing including Japanese, American, Indian, Burmese kickboxing, as well as French savate. The term kickboxing is disputed and has become more associated with the Japanese and American variants. Many of the other styles do not consider themselves to be ‘kickboxing’, although the public often uses the term generically to refer to all these martial arts.
The term kickboxing has had its creation associated with two Japanese promoters. In the 1950s Japanese boxing promoter Osamu Noguchi called his variant of Muay Thai and Karate by the name kickboxing. In the middle of the years 1960, the Japanese Kurosaki, who trained in Kyokushinkai Karate, travelled to Thailand discovering Thai boxing. In his returning to the Japan decided to combine his techniques of karate with that of Thai boxing, removing elbow strikes (the Americans also removed knee strikes), so a new sport called “kickboxing” was born.
Kickboxing is often confused with Muay Thai, also known as Thai Boxing. The term was later used by the American variant. When used by the practitioners of those two styles, it usually refers to those styles specifically. The two sports are similar, however, in Thai Boxing, kicks below the belt are allowed, as are strikes with knees and elbows.
Kickboxing is a standing sport and does not allow continuation of the fight once a combatant has reached the ground. The punches and kicks are permitted for above the waist, the sweepings and the low kicks (kicks to the thigh) also are permitted. The kicks to the thigh (low kick) usually decide about the difference in the combats.
Kickboxing is often practised for general fitness, or as a full-contact sport. In the full-contact sport the male boxers are bare-chested wearing shorts and protective gear including: mouth-guard, hand-wraps, 10-oz. boxing gloves, groin-guard, shin-pads, kick-boots, and optional protective helmet (usually for those under 16). The female boxers will wear a tank top and chest protection in addition to the male clothing/protective gear. In European kickboxing, where kicks to the thigh are allowed using special low-kick rules, use of boxing shorts instead of long trousers is possible.
In addition, amateur rules often allow less experienced competitors to use light or semi-contact rules, where the intention is to score points by executing successful strikes past the opponent’s guard, and use of force is regulated. The equipment for semi-contact is similar to full-contact matches, usually with addition of head gear. Competitors usually dress in a t-shirt for semi-contact matches, to separate them from the bare-chested full-contact participants.
The more known champions are Rob Kaman, Benny Urquidez, Dennis Alexio, Ernesto Hoost, and Marek Piotrowski. …more reading at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kickboxing
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Peterborough Kickboxing Club
info@promartialartsschools.com
Contact Garreth Jones for more information.
Telephone/Text 0795 1018002
We have been teaching martial arts in Peterborough for over 8 years with kickboxing classes to suit everybody from 7 years old to 60 years old. Our classes are structured to be very safe and effective as our instructional team are well trained and qualified. NO sparring or competition work ever takes place during regular classes (we have a separate competition classes for sparring) as we fully understand that many of our current and future members like to enjoy kickboxing training safely whilst focusing on the many benefits that our kickboxing classes offer.Non-contact regular classes suitable for everyone include:-
- Mixed Classes
- Adults Classes
- Junior Classes (7 To 12 yrs)
- Little Dragons (5 & 6 yrs)
- Ladies Only Classes
Peterborough Class Times
Mondays Peterborough Regional College Sports Centre,
Eastfield Road, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ Map
Wednesdays Werrington Sports Centre,
Staniland Way, Werrington, Peterborough PE4 6JT Map
- Mixed Class 7:00pm till 8:00pm
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B.C.K.A. Kickboxing
http://www.bcka-peterborough.co.uk/
ANDY WHITWELL
4th DEGREE BLACK BELT BCKA EXECUTIVE INSTRUCTOR
07969 792286 / 01733 350720
Q. Where is my nearest club?
A. We have clubs on different nights & locations in the area.
Please ring Andy Whitwell to find out the best suited evening & club for your personal needs.
B.C.K.A. Kickboxing & Lau Gar Kung-fu are both ideal if you are looking to learn a self- defence, start a new hobby, would like to meet new friendly people, improve your fitness, or relieve stress, in fact, we have your every need covered.
We use the latest teaching methods and training equipment, so whether you choose Kickboxing or Kung-Fu as your preferred sport, you will learn routines that develop excellent technique, power and skill levels while improving your fitness, stamina, flexibility, speed and strength.
There are also guaranteed improvements in your general well being, self confidence, self esteem, assertiveness, muscle tone, blood pressure, and through the grading system gain a sense of achievement and the ability to defend yourself in time of need.
With hard work & dedication, you could be the next student representing Peterborough BCKA at International level competition with Alex Barrowman and the England team.
We have Kickboxing and Kung-Fu clubs on different nights and locations in the area; Please ring Andy Whitwell to find out the best suited evening, club and Instructor for your personal training needs.
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