So what is TTMAS Kickboxing?
At one end of the spectrum it is a cardiovascular workout using boxing and kicking techniques and at the other end it is a professional full contact ring sport. Kickboxing is many different things to different people and many different schools teach it in different ways with different rules. In essence it is combat techniques that are stripped down to their most functional form primarily with sport in mind. The sporting environment that kickboxing is practised in is similar to that of a Western boxer in a gym. This means that the formality of more “traditional” styles is relaxed allowing the student free expression to make the techniques work in a way which suits them.
Pad work and sparring are emphasised to ensure that the student can practise their skills in a more realistic way rather than throwing techniques at thin air at imaginary targets. Every club varies in exactly what techniques are taught and practised or allowed.
Many traditional martial artists also study kickboxing as it allows them to train in a sport environment and to test their skills against others in competition.
This syllabus is a guide of what is required for grade tests and outlines some of the key concepts in kickboxing. However, it does not contain the subtle things that can only be taught by regular training by the instructors such as discipline, control and the right attitude to become a good martial artist.
Training in kickboxing will help your physical and mental growth. Physically you will become fitter, stronger and be able to perform physical feats that you didn’t think your body was capable of. Mentally you will also grow in a variety of ways, even if you’re not aware of it!
The instructors will let you know exactly what you need to know for each grade, all you have to do is train hard and regularly whilst keeping an open mind.
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