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Kickfit Boxing is a whole body exercise that engages the upper core . This is
important to know in today’s technological society where we sit for prolonged hours at a desk or
in front of a computer. Lack of movement weakens the entire subscapular region. This
translates into neck and back problems as the muscles supporting the head get weaker. Since
the head maintains its weight, people experience headaches and back pain.
Boxing is not only a great way to get in shape but also phenomenal at retaining your youth, vitality
and flexibility because of the amount of dynamic movement it entails. Just look at Will Smith when
he trained to represent Muhammed Ali, Sylvester Stallone for the movie Rocky, and Hillary Swank in
Million Dollar Baby. These people are actors following a boxing regime and the results speak for
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Curriculum - Chapters 1, 2 and 3 |
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Chapter 1 KICK FIT WORKOUT |
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The Kick-Fit Workout is a unique training program designed to integrate elements of an established
kickboxing curriculum with your current exercise lifestyle. It consists of a complete range of
kickboxing techniques and a delivery system that includes focus mitt drills, bag work, martial artsstyle
drills, strength training, and plyometrics (specific exercises designed to enhance quick explosive
movements). Together, these techniques and delivery system form the ultimate training session
offering you:.....continue
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Chapter 2 BOXING BASICS |
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BOXING FOR LONGEVITY AND VITALITY
The rotational forces present when executing a punch make for a greater calorie burn. The increased
caloric burn is because when the body executes a boxing technique it engages muscles in balance in
all planes. At the point of impact, the body must redirect through proprioception and engage opposing
muscle groups to maintain balance and counter the forces it experiences at impact. The entire
subscapular region and subscapular stabilizers (which include the serratus posterior, latissimus dorsi
rhomboids, subscapularis, levator scapulae, pectoralis minor and the trapezius muscles) all come into
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Chapter 3 THE JAB |
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TECHNIQUE POINTS:
The jab is a linear punch.
The jab comes from the lead side.
Rotate shoulders and hips. Force is generated from the shoulders and hips. Then, the
force is transmitted through the arm to the fist.
Do not lift the elbow. Lifting the elbow minimizes force production and uses muscles that
are not needed in this motion. Think of starting the punch with your thumb in a vertical
position.
The jab is a snappy punch that is quick and fast. The jab does not have a great amount of
power but is fast and effective.
At the end of the punch, rotate your palm down so that when you reach impact point you
will be hitting with the knuckles closest to the thumb. This will also ensure that you are
more likely to hit with the proper knuckles. continue |
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