Kickboxing in Wareham-New Bedford Area

Feb. 28, 2013 - PRLog -- If you want to do a workout that is extremely effective and also a welcome break from the same old gym routines, consider kickboxing classes.
An authentic kickboxing will help you get into shape by working all major muscle groups and burning from seven hundred to one thousand calories per hour depending on intensity. In addition, it will teach you self-defense and most importantly, it will be fun and constantly changing so you are more likely to stick with this form of exercise long term.
The best form of kickboxing is not aerobic kickboxing or the Western style derived from karate. Instead, it is the style of Muay Thai, the national sport in Thailand and the preferred striking art of top fighters in events like the UFC and K-!.
The great news is that you do not need to be a competitor to take advantage of its benefits. Many people practice Muay Thai style kickboxing simply because it is such a dynamic and enjoyable work out as well as to relieve stress.
Muay Thai kickboxing classes involve a range of work outs, from working on Thai striking pads; focus mitts, various types of heavy bags, and technical work with partners. During each workout, you are also learning real technique so your mind is engaged in a fun learning process, not just the physical exercise.  And as you develop greater technical skill and fitness, you will be able to continually increase the intensity of your workouts as well, making them even more fun and challenging.
For self-defense, Muay Thai is also the most effective of all the striking martial arts because it involves learning not only punches and kicks, but also a vast array of elbow and knee striking combinations. Muay Thai is known as "the art of eight limbs" because you learn how to strike with every hard surface of your arms and legs and use every limb to defend yourself. Muay Thai pad work training allows you to train both offense and defense and mimic the real movement of a fight while hitting with full-force, better preparing you for self-defense situations.
When looking for a school to train Muay Thai Kickboxing, be sure to look for a school with a certified Muay Thai instructor who has an extensive record of teaching. Many schools just have either an aerobic kickboxing instructor or outsource their kickboxing programs by bringing in outside instructors to teach. To get the best workout and learn proper technique, you should invest your time and energy learning from real Muay Thai trainers, not just "card kickboxing" teachers. It is also important to learn from dedicated instructors who are part of the school and have a fully integrated curriculum, not just part-time instructors brought in from the outside.
This will ensure you are getting the best, safest instruction and workout to keep you benefitting from training for years to come. It is important to do your research and check out the program first hand to make sure it's the right one for you. By taking a tour and meeting the staff and students you will be in a much more informed position to determine if the program is professional and able to help you accomplish your goals.