Getting in the (Kick) Boxing Ring

Getting in the (Kick) Boxing Ring

Kick boxing is a MMM (Mixed Martial Art) that is a descendant of karate, Muay Thai, and western boxing techniques that is used for self-defense, sport, and for a terrific cardio workout. Your basic moves are punches and — of course — kicks.

  • Punching: Jabs, Uppercuts, Crosses, Hooks
  • Kicks: Front Kick, Side Kick, Semicircular Kick, Roundhouse Kick

These are the very basics you need to master before moving on to more complicated moves such as strikes, advanced punches, or advanced kicks.

While you can find tutorials on the internet, | recommend taking actual classes with instructors who are right there to show you how stand, how to breathe, and how to perform each move, and do it in a way that will not cause injury.

The last thing you need in your fitness quest is a trip to the orthopedist — or the bill. Your body needs to learn how to make these moves in a disciplined way in order to be most effective.

You can also buy equipment for your home to work with when you are not in the dojo — in fact, | recommend it!

Start with a freestanding cardio punching bag, gloves and hand wraps, and a mat at minimum.

Once you get started, you can work out at home as well as learning in the dojo from an instructor.

Here are a few combinations of moves that can get you started.

Upper Body Workout:

  1. Jab + Cross

  2. Jab + Cross + Jab

  3. Jab + Cross + Jab + Duck

  4. Jab + Cross + Uppercut Left + Uppercut Right

  5. Hook Right + Uppercut Left + Uppercut Right + Hook Left + Duck

Lower Body Workout:

  1. Front Kick Left + Front Kick Right

  2. Front Kick Left + Side Kick Right

  3. Side Kick Right + Front Kick Left

I recommend learning the high kicks, semicircular, and roundhouse kicks from an instructor, and incorporating them into your routine as you become more comfortable with performing them. If you are fairly active, exercising vigorously at least 30 minutes a day, three to four times a week,

I don’t anticipate you will have much trouble getting this routine off the ground. If you are more sedentary, regardless of your weight, I would start with a workout of 20 minutes three times per week, with five minutes added each week.

Learn and Live:

With the right combination of diet and exercise, you will feel a difference long before you see it. You may notice that you walk differently, that you have more energy and more stamina, your clothing fits better, you don’t have “brain fog” and that you feel less depressed or anxious.

These are all benefits of exercise and nutritious diet. In 60 days — a little over eight weeks, you will have a firm grip on the results that you’ve earned.

But why stop there?

You should be proud that you are starting a new way of living and taking care of yourself, regardless of how much weight you lose.

You are worthy of feeling your very best, being healthy at any size, of learning new things, and meeting new friends. Keep going!

You only stop growing as a person when you stop learning, and there’s no reason to ever stop learning.

You can do this, and help is there waiting for you.

At Park’s, we want you to succeed, and will do everything we can to take the journey with you.

Getting in the  (Kick) Boxing Ring

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs

A specific part of our preschool and kids martial arts classes at Park’s Taekwondo Federation in Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs), Plantation, Lake Worth, Kendall FL is teaching respect, and teaching when to use their new self defense training and when to NOT use them.  We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies.  And have more humility and kindness to others though their martial arts lessons.

We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons.  We love parents getting involved!  And so do their kids.  Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults.   You’re kids will love that you have something in common.  It will build a strong family bond!

Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’?  Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee.  They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!

No, not at all! 

We find that people start at varying fitness levels.  But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs), Plantation, Lake Worth, Kendall FL martial arts classes.  Isn’t that the point though?

A fun workout that gets results!

Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one.  Everyone can progress at a different pace.  There is no judgement on students for how long it does take.  What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE! 

The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.

You will find that your Instructors at Park’s Taekwondo Federation are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt or whatever your personal goal may be.

We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area.  To take advantage of our limited time offer…. The fastest way is to fill in form . 

Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!

Simply choose which of our martial arts school locations is best for you:
Coral Springs
➤ Boca Raton
➤ Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs)
➤ Plantation
➤ Lake Worth
➤ Kendall
and choose the martial arts program you are interested in.  We’re looking forward to meeting you, and sharing our passion for martial arts with you.

Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in!  Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳

Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes. 

You will find Park’s Taekwondo Federation in Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs), Plantation, Lake Worth, Kendall FL have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun! 

Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class.  I am sure you will be too!

Not at all.  In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started.  So you will fit right in!

Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve!  You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts Instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple.  So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills!  Come see for yourself!

Yes, our Instructors are very experienced in this new way of learning. We have found students in Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs), Plantation, Lake Worth, Kendall FL and around the country really LOVE our virtual and online classes – as they can keep focussed without distractions of other students and recordings can be paused and rewound for additional clarification on techniques.

We have our in-person classes and online martial arts classes.

Depending on your membership, live streaming martial arts lessons and/or OnDemand recorded lessons are a perfect way for kids and adults to learn martial arts in the comfort of your own home. Some people choose a combination of in-person and online/virtual martial arts lessons in the Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Coconut Creek (East Coral Springs), Plantation, Lake Worth, Kendall FL area.

Have a chat with one of our Instructors, to find the best solution for your martial arts journey.

Our technology works with a multitude of devices. Tablets, computers, smart tv’s with internet access, smart phones. Obviously, the bigger the screen, the easier it is to see the Instructor.

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