Kickboxing Basics by Kelly Hartigan

Where can I get Equipment?

kellylhartigan — 2023-10-14 15:06:28 UTC

It is always important to have the proper equipment when going to kickbox. Here is an online store that offers a variety of different styles and sizes of boxing gloves and hand wraps.

How to put on Handwraps

kellylhartigan — 2023-10-14 15:08:39 UTC

Before jumping in to kickboxing, you will need to wrap your hands first. This short video is a quick and easy to follow tutorial on how to effectively wrap your hands/wrist to avoid injury when you throw your punches against the heavy bag!

Shin Guards: When and Why?

kellylhartigan — 2023-10-14 15:16:19 UTC

Using shin guards is optional for taking Kickboxing classes. They come in all shapes, sizes and colors. The goal of shin guards is to protect your shins from sparring partners or, if preferred, the heavy bag. In kickboxing, throwing kicks is an essential component to being successful, so protecting your shins while you're learning the ropes is imperative.

Choosing Gloves:

kellylhartigan — 2023-10-14 15:24:35 UTC

Here is a wodnerful size guide for all types of kickboxing and boxing equipment. It is important to have gloves that reflect your bodyweight when kickboxing. However, for practice it is important to make sure that your gloves are not underneath 14 oz because you can damage your wrists by hitting the heavy bags with lower weighted gloves.

Handwraps: Why do I need these?

kellylhartigan — 2023-10-14 15:28:40 UTC

It is very important to get handwraps. These go under your gloves and help stabilize your wrist when you throw punches. The goal is to keep your wrist secure to avoid injury when punching! Not using handwraps can cause brusies and in some cases broken bones. Handwraps are pretty afforable. They come in many different colors and designs so you have many choices that suit your preferences!

Finding Space

kellylhartigan — 2023-10-14 16:53:29 UTC

Although you can set up your own home gym complete with all the boxing equipment you will need. There are many gyms or fitness centers that provide kickboxing services. The one tagged here is a UFC Gym local to south central Pennsylvania in Lancaster County! It provides coaches and even classes that provide kickboxing technique, conditioning and sparring!

Gloves: Why we need them?

kellylhartigan — 2023-10-14 17:03:50 UTC

Gloves are essential for kickboxing and boxing alike. They act as the cushion between your knuckles and the heavy bag or sparring partner. They protect your hands from bruising and go over your handwraps.

Handwraps Vs Quickwraps

kellylhartigan — 2023-10-14 17:07:16 UTC

When choosing handwraps, its important to remember that quickwraps are an option. They are generaly easier to put on and take off. The need for quickwraps depends heavily on your training style. If you are only going to be training mildly and not interested in sparring, quickwraps might be better suited for you. However, be mindful as they do not provide as much wrist support as regular handwraps. This article highlights some key differences between the two!

Heavy Bag: The Dos and Don'ts

kellylhartigan — 2023-10-14 17:15:59 UTC

When using a heavy bag it is important to use your equipment. The fighter pictured above has years of fighting experience and is heavy bag conditioned. Not using the proper equipment to engage in training may result in injury. It is important to have a heavy bag for training as it helps develop and hone in a fighters technique.

The Basic Needs

kellylhartigan — 2023-10-29 15:16:19 UTC

Here is a simple inforgraphic that shows the five basic things you will need for your kickboxing journey!