Boxing/Kick Boxing/Self Defence

[Sully60]

Have we met?

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Sure have.

Not that I can talk though, about cake that is.

[Brett]

Now that sounds like me! (Not the getting bashed up bit, I bruise easily...) That's what I'm thinking of, boxing that also allows you to kick. Cheers.

The idea of using my legs appeals as I have a soccer background and know that I lose weight easily when I use the major muscles in my legs and bum and think kicking a punching bag (or person) would be better for me than the impact of running etc as all that seems to do is make me "bulk up", not too attractive!
Also from riding my bucket I've noticed that I tend to not open my legs much on the bike, tending more to cling onto the tank with my thighs and find it hard to stick my knee out (knee down action) and thought that doing something that makes me open my legs may help my bucket racing a bit..... just a thought.

Boxing is an all over work out. I have been into it for 2 years now, some times going 4 or 5 days a week. I have not yet found something that is so incredbily exhausting. I agree, the blood noses etc are not always the most fun...but I just love sparring.

[slofox]

Try Ballroom Dancing Trudes- sure keeps the fitness up and the kilos at bay....and it is non-violent....(for the most part anyway....!) Slightly less likely to get damaged (he says as he twists his cricked neck...).

[Colapop]

HA!!! You're on!
But honestly, have you done a bit of boxing or Thai boxing or something Col? Maybe you could train me and I can "practice" on Nige and you can tell me how well I'm doing by his bruises!

Yep I've done a little bit. We'll tee something up and see how we go for nest week. I'm tied up all weekend and next so sometime during the week.

[Sully60]

Yep I've done a little bit. We'll tee something up and see how we go for nest week. I'm tied up all weekend and next so sometime during the week.

Hey Trudes maybe we should put off our orgy this weekend, Col will be tied up so it'll be a good opportunity to smash him!

[naphazoline]

So anybody have any experience with this type of thing, i.e. done classes before and enjoyed or hated it? Do you think it would keep me motivated and help me get fit, i.e. is it fun and good exercise?
Cheers!

a few years ago,(4 i think) i went to a local kickboxing gym to get fit.i knew the head trainer,(a former nz champ,and commenwealth champion kickboxer,k1 ref,and he had also done pro boxing before muay thai) and got into training in his gym.

when i started,i weighed 110kgs,at a height of 5'8"
10 months later i weighed in at 82.5kgs

i've never been so fit in my life.it's great for your confidence too.
i like to see women get into it,cause unlike a lot of other martial arts,what you learn from the start,can be used on the street.(for defensive purposes)
and i think it's good if a women can kick a potential attackers arse

it would also be great for motorcross riders,as it conditions your body to hard knocks,and you learn to block out pain.

boxing is very good also,but it stands to reason,that kickboxing is better,because,from a defence point of view,you use more weapons.(ie:elbows,shin kicks,knees,spinning back fists,and grappling,as opposed to just punching in boxing).

from a fitness point of view,it's way better.you burn heaps more calories when kicking, then just punching,and the warm up,and warm down stretches help build a flexible hard physique.

a lot of muay thai/kickboxing gyms just train fighters,so if you don't want to get in the ring,you better ask the head instructor if they cater for fitness 1st.
however,if you do want to get in the ring,that's very rewarding too.

i really enjoyed it.it's worth a look.
good luck getting fit

[Number One]

I'm about to head out to the bottlestore to get me some Margarita juice so I can't be arsed reading the whole thread but I am great at kicking arses AND I get great enjoyment out of it too!!!!

And another idea I had that would be fun and would probably lose US some weight is if we wrestle Keen doll?

[nodrog:Me]

.... another idea I had that would be fun and would probably lose US some weight is if we wrestle Keen doll?

be carefull, all that jelly will go straight to your hips (and your hair, armpits, ears, butt crack, etc)

[Number One]

be carefull, all that jelly will go straight to your hips (and your hair, armpits, ears, butt crack, etc)

I hate Jelly - it'll be paddling pools of melted chocolate only at our matches

[Delerium]

Depends what you want really. Iv done a few different forms. For me boxing was the most physically demanding, its the most intense workout so if you are after fitness then this may be the best option. Some clubs are definately fitness based so anybody can enjoy it.

I did karate for a while, and this can be a good work out as well. Its primarily striking based form, which means it is strength based. If you come across somebody that does something else such as ju jutsu, or judo, your in trouble once you get taken to ground

Tae Kwon Do is primarily a leg based striking discipline. Very effective and can be quite demanding but builds up flexibility too. But like above, different disciplines and you have the potential to get owned.

You could do a mixed martial art. Although it doesnt have the 'spiritual' aspect for want of a better phrase, it can be full on and like the name suggests, incorporates many different aspects.

I now do Hapkido, which comprises of joint locks and throws, sparring and striking, and ground fighting, so similar to a mixed martial art but is korean based. The club that I go to is fairly informal and the ground fighting and sparring is a good workout.

Depends what area your in but the internet searching is your friend. I had a look at half a dozen places before I settled on the one im at now. It comes down to what YOU want and what YOU enjoy.

[Hitcher]

it'll be paddling pools of melted chocolate only at our matches

My nipples have hardened.

[Number One]

My nipples have hardened.

tee hee hee stop it! You can pay to watch if you like....

[nodrog:Me]

My nipples have hardened.

my dinner has ejected

[Maha]

I hate Jelly - it'll be paddling pools of melted chocolate only at our matches

Im bringing Strawberry's....!!!

[Trudes]

Wow!!! Thanks everyone for all the info, that is just awesome!!!
I think what I may do is ring around a few places here in Wellington (unless someone can recommend somewhere in particular to try first) and see what each place recommends for complete novices who are purely in it for the fitness and fun, learning aspect and try as many different things as I can. I don't necessarily want to learn to "fight", but hey if I learn something that may help me get the upper hand or at least give me time to run in a sticky situation then all the better!

Col, I'm free most evenings and sometimes during the day, so if you're keen to come with me to check some stuff out I'd be happy for the company.

Number One, don't laugh too hard woman, I'm researching this in the hope you'll join me!!