Fit and Active Kickboxing In this activity you will punch, kick and strike your way towards improved aerobic fitness and muscle strength.
This module is intended for training and fitness purposes only. Never use any of these techniques on an opponent unless you are under the instruction of an expert in a kickboxing class.
Kickboxing is based on karate and boxing and is practised for self-defence. It is a stand up combat sport built around kicking and punching and offers a full body workout. The benefits of regular kick-boxing training sessions include, muscle toning, stress relief and improved endurance and stamina.
Basic Kickboxing Techniques
Strikes There are several ways for a kickboxer to strike an opponent. Click on a specific move to watch a demonstration video and try these moves at home. Repeat these exercise to develop technique.
Jab Knee strike Jab Cross Hook Uppercut Elbow
Kicks There are several ways for a kickboxer to kick an opponent. Click on a specific move to watch a demonstration video and try these moves at home. Repeat these exercise to develop technique.
Side Kick Back Kick Front Kick Roundhouse Kick
Distance Learning Activities must not be used, copied or shared without the written permission from the Association. The Perth and Kinross Duke of Edinburgh's Award Association is a Scottish Charity, SC021937, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) Defensive Moves Defending yourself from an opponent is essential and can help prevent injury. Click on a specific move to watch a demonstration video and try these moves at home. Repeat these exercise to develop technique.
Parrying Slip Defensive stance
When you have become familiar with these basic strikes and kicks you can start to practise classic combination (combo) moves. A combo uses speed, power and surprise to overcome an opponent. If you are interested in learning these advanced techniques you can find instructional videos on YouTube.
Kickboxing Workout
Before you start a workout make sure you warm up with these kickboxing drills. There are lots of kickboxing based workouts on YouTube that will give you a great cardio workout as you practise some of the moves you have learned in this module. We have included a few examples below:
Bodycombat Invincible Workout
Cardio Kickboxing
30 minute Kickboxing Workout
Now do this cool down video to stretch and help your body recover from a challenging workout.
When you have learned some kickboxing moves and enjoyed a challenging cardio workout, please email [email protected] or text 07591 915416 to record your achievement with
‘YOUR NAME and Kickboxing Complete’
Distance Learning Activities must not be used, copied or shared without the written permission from the Association. The Perth and Kinross Duke of Edinburgh's Award Association is a Scottish Charity, SC021937, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR)