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Fitness Kickboxing

guest — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:25:44 GMT

Hey Guys!

I was curious to see if anyone in the Active community have tried Fitness Kickboxing, Cardio Karate, or anything along those lines.

At my Martial Arts School, The Dojo of Karate, we are teaching a Cardio Kickboxing class called Karate Pump. We basically teach a Kick boxing class, where you get to execute punches,kicks, blocks, and body movements on free standing bags to some great music in the background.

Has anyone every trained in these type of Fitness Kickboxing classes before? If so, did you guys get great results compared to your other workout routines? I've read many testimonials and heard from prospects how this type of alternative training has helped improve their fitness, self-confidence,endurance, and learn self-defense.

I'd enjoy to hear everyone's feedback about Cardio Kickboxing!

Javier

Re: Does anyone know a weight loss strategy???

guest — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:10:55 GMT

I think the one thing to keep in mind is perseverance and consistency. If you expect results in a couple of months, your expectations are too high. To lose weight it takes dedication to continue your new diet and exercise regimen. Even if your body does not change immediately, you will begin to notice a few months down the road. In addition, if you're trying to lose weight, but don't weigh less, measure your waist, hips, arms, wrist, and neck. It's best to do this before your new routine and throughout the training, to keep you motivated. Muscle ways more than fat, and sometimes you may lose body fat, but gain lean muscle - and still weigh the same.

Javier

Re: Cross Training

guest — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:02:03 GMT

For me, it depends what I'm training for. If it's for a 10k race, than obviously I'll do different types of running workouts, but I also like to incorporate my martial arts training, such as training. Granted, I've been doing Karate for quite awhile, but it tends to keep me very loose and flexible, which is great.

However, at one time I trained for Karate tournaments, so I did a lot other activities, such as running, sprints, weights, basketball, etc.

So for me, it really depends what I'm looking to train for.

Javier

Martial Arts Cross-Training

guest — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:43:52 GMT

Hey Guys!

So I'm a former professional Sport Karate competitor and current martial arts school owner.

Here's my question: Is there are anybody out there in this community of recreational and/or professional athletes that trains in the martial arts as a form of cross-training?

As athletes, we are all encouraged to cross-training so we don't get bored, but more importantly work and train muscles that are not emphasized as much in our current training regimen.

If you DO use martial arts as a form of cross-training, what sort of benefits have you gained from this? And do you continue to use it? Would you recommend it to others?

If you DO NOT use martial arts to cross-train, why not? Have you thought about it? Do you have questions? If so, let me know and I'd love to help!!

I'm a firm believer that cross-training improves one's conditioning for all sorts of competitions and events. However, martial arts specifically can improve other areas, such as focus, balance, coordination, strength and flexibility - to name a few. With the various kicks, punches, blocks, and other unorthodox techniques performed - your athleticism could improve.

Let me know if i can help!

Javier

The Dojo of Karate