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Kickboxing Classes at New Horizons Martial Arts - Stroud

What is Kickboxing?

What are the benefits of Kickboxing?

What are the benefits of Kickboxing?

Kickboxing is a fantastic martial art suitable for all different age groups, mixed abilities, and all types of students; male, female, young, old, fit, or 'should be fitter'. It utilizes a combination of hand and foot techniques for both defense and attack. The primary focus of kickboxing, however, is not on fighting; instead, it emphasizes improving your confidence, fitness, flexibility, strength, stamina, and self-discipline. Kickboxing also serves as the perfect family activity, bringing you closer together through a shared experience where you can help enhance each other's strengths and weaknesses. Some people worry that starting kickboxing may lead to injuries due to the heavy contact, but P.U.M.A. Kickboxing is different. It employs a semi-contact style, meaning that during sparring, students only make light contact with no intention of hurting anyone. This approach makes it suitable for both adults and children of all abilities. Everyone in the martial arts classes is treated with respect, and full power and strength are only used on pads and kick shields, not on people, ensuring a safe environment for fitness training.

What are the benefits of Kickboxing?

What are the benefits of Kickboxing?

What are the benefits of Kickboxing?

Some of the many benefits of kickboxing, a popular form of fitness training, include:  


Stress Relief: Kickboxing is an excellent stress reliever; hitting some pads and kicking some kick shields is a brilliant way of releasing that built-up stress after a hard day’s work. The martial arts classes also help to teach you how to defend yourself and how to avoid confrontation.  


Life Skills: Participating in kickboxing classes can help you realize your full potential, both within martial arts and life in general. Whether you are looking to improve your flexibility, learn self-defense skills, or just make some new friends, kickboxing can help you achieve those aspirations. As you progress as a student, you will discover that the skills learned in the lessons will bleed through into your general life. They not only help to improve your fitness but also enhance your social, mental, and emotional well-being. This can eventually lead to a calmer, more focused attitude and outlook on life.

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