I do two classes a week at a local martial arts centre in order to help with my self confidence, the instructors are patient and professional however I do not have the confidence to ask what I can do at home in order to help me become a better kickboxer. What do you suggest?
2006-07-10 06:40:54 · 14 answers · asked by jennilaird76 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
You need to feel free to talk to your instructors. They may think that you are doing well and that your right where you need to be. Alot of people try to rush martial arts and then they get frustrated and burned out.
Take your time and enjoy yourself. It takes a while to teach your body a whole new way to move. Talk to the instructors. They are there to help you and they want you to succeed.
Good Luck & HAVE FUN.
2006-07-10 06:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by Sensei Rob 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All it takes is self-discipline and determination!!!
Kickboxing like many martial arts requires total commitment in order to gain results. I don't think that you could learn anything useful from a kickboxing dvd or video as you really need to actually be practicing the techniques on your own.
A large punching bag will definitely be a good investment, because it will allow you to practice at home or even to destress.
Goodluck with the training. Just out of interest, i am a 3rd Dan Aikido Student...so i kinda know what i'm blabbering about...most of the time :)
2006-07-10 13:51:00 · answer #2 · answered by Timo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with most martial arts, becoming a better competitor is down to hard work and graft.
My daughter started kickboxing 2 and a half years ago, and is now a national and international champion. she is still only 11 years of age.
Her outlook is that if you train hard enough, you can become the best.
As with all sports, you must start somewhere, so why not the beginning!!!!
Hope this helps
2006-07-11 13:01:11 · answer #3 · answered by tony 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many kickboxing DVD's.... I did some at home before taking my first class so I would have an idea of what to do... Good luck!
2006-07-10 13:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by Brandi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go online and purchase instructional kickboxing DVDs to practice at home.
2006-07-10 13:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by julesl68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Kathy Smiths kickboxing DVD. I don't know how accurate the moves are, but it will help tone your body so you can more easily do your classes.
2006-07-10 13:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by gentle giant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meditation
2006-07-10 13:42:56 · answer #7 · answered by wolfmettle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to do kickboxing... for like 5 years... get a punching bag... a big one and put it in your basement.. when you're mad, go crazy on it... believe me, this helps...
2006-07-10 13:44:37 · answer #8 · answered by ~J♥L♥L~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go more often, but if you can't, practice at home everything you learn and do lots of stretching, shadow boxing and kicks.
2006-07-10 19:04:49 · answer #9 · answered by spartanchief 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DVDs and a heavy bag to kick the sh*t out of
2006-07-10 13:46:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋