Boxing Training Guide
Kickboxing Tips for Women
- STRETCH! Stretching and warming up before exercising will give you increased flexibility, help you feel lighter on your toes, and will prepare your body for exercise which will lower the possibility of injury.
- Move on to your hand wraps. Choosing a safe size is preferential, but learning how to wrap your hands safely is a necessity. Visit our Hand Wrap Tutorial to learn how.
- RELAX! Make sure to relax a bit and breathe properly. Tensing up will make you more prone to injury, so let loose and have fun.
- When training for punching, make sure to first practice your technique and accuracy. Starting with proper technique will give you the proper foundation to later increase your speed and power.
- Kicking is utilized by anyone from beginners to professionals. Get a good foundation with your basic kicking techniques before moving on to advanced moves. Remember again to stretch, as injuries can happen otherwise.
- Along with practicing punches and kicks, footwork is something you want to practice early. Good footwork can work for you defensively (evading attacks) as well as offensively (helping you center punches and gaining more power).
- DEFEND! When you aren’t on the attack, evade and keep up your guard. Maintaining a good defensive stance is an absolute must when competing.
- Lastly, have fun! Kickboxing is an intense sport, but it’s also a fun and effective way to get a great workout.
