Kickboxing: An Ancient Sport, Or Is It An Art?

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The art of kickboxing has been known in Asia for over 2,000 years. It became very popular in the United States in the early 1970s. Kickboxing is considered to be a form of martial arts. It is very appealing to many individuals because it allows more contact kicks and punches than other forms of martial arts. Other moves include kick blocks, shadow boxing, sparring, and wood breaking. Due to the risk of injury, kickboxing has more safety rules for competition than other forms of martial arts.

Many people choose to take up the sport of kickboxing for their physical health rather than for competition. A kickboxing workout will get you in shape with the various moves and kicks involved. Your stamina will increase and you will get more flexible. It is also a great cardio workout. Kickboxing is a great sport for parents and children to do together.

It is a good idea to work into a kickboxing routine, especially if you are out of shape. Make sure you stretch properly before you start and do a cool down at the end of the workout. Since kickboxing is so intense, beginners can hurt themselves it the do too much too fast.

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