Kickboxing is a striking martial art that is beneficial for everyone. For BJJ practitioners, it has a multitude of benefits that can complete your game. For those that don’t train BJJ, kickboxing has many benefits as well, and can even be used as an effective cardio workout for those just looking to get in better shape.

For our students and prospective students, kickboxing is offered three (3) times a week at Renzo Gracie Lake Houston. It’s easy to enroll and you can discuss your training goals with our team so we can help you reach them along with a whole new level of fitness for you.

Our kickboxing program is a mixture of muay thai style kickboxing along with several other styles. Our workout is heavy on hitting pads and learning combinations so there are elements that are beneficial for everyone whether you are looking for cardio conditioning, training for self-defense, preparing for competition or just want to stay sharp and round out your game. We have live sparring for those ready for that as well.

Whichever you choose, we hope training with our experienced team of coaches will be right for you.

Here are some reasons why most of our students enjoy our kickboxing classes:

 

  1. Kickboxing will enhance your mood for everyday life.

It’s hard not to feel good after an intense workout. Hitting pads with combo after combo while energy-boosting music permeates the air is fun. You’ll feel a great endorphin rush for it and you’ll leave class fulfilled knowing you gave your all in class. This will naturally increase your level of self-confidence as you go through your days.

 

  1. With kickboxing, you’ll walk around with more confidence.

Similar to our jiujitsu students, kickboxing students also gain the self-assurance of knowing they can defend themselves from external threats whenever they present themselves. It helps a lot to have the self-awareness and skill to know what to do if you’re ever faced with bullies or threatening situations. And you’ll have the knowledge and awareness to know when it’s best to walk away from those types of situations. Being able to protect yourself is empowering.

 

  1. A kickboxing workout will help tone your entire body.

You’ll be moving your entire body during our kickboxing workouts. Kickboxing at Renzo Gracie Lake Houston combines circuit training with pad drills and other core exercises that will activate your muscles and get your entire body in motion. You’ll be kicking, punching, kneeing, elbowing, ducking, bending, and moving the entire class and it feels great.

 

  1. All the high-impact movement will help increase your muscle tone and melt your fat away.

With how much you will move in class, it’s basically guaranteed that you will tone your muscles and burn fat. Couple this with an effective disciplined diet and you could be on your way to a brand new you.

 

  1. You can improve your hand-eye and body coordination through kickboxing.

Continuously drilling combinations and striking motions require coordination, both for your own body and between your body and intended targets. You will absolutely improve your body control and smoothness of movement with every single class.

 

  1. Working out regularly in our kickboxing classes are beneficial to your long-term cardiovascular stress.

The intense and continuous pace of kickboxing encourages your heart to remain in good shape. By increasing your heartrate in this type of environment, you strengthen it for the long-term, helping your body stay well oxygenated and impacting your overall help levels as our body works like a machine. Likewise, burning calories regularly through our classes will just help you feel good throughout your days.

 

  1. There’s nothing that relieves stress quite like hitting something.

This is self-explanatory. As you kick and strike your anxieties away, you will find that your mind less clogged with negative thoughts and the usual stressors that come with daily adult life. Kickboxing will help you kick and punch that stress right out of your body. Kickboxing is a great stress reliever and will allow you to go home with a clear mind so you can be a better person for the people around you.

  1. Kickboxing is a great functional alternative to gym workouts.

Unlike only going to the gym on your own, you’ll have a team of people doing class with you who have similar goals. Weightlifting and cardio routines, especially on your own, can become quite boring. Kickboxing classes provide a great addendum to your strength-and-conditioning. Even better, cross-training in both will really put you in optimal shape. Either way, kickboxing is super functional because it not only gets you in shape, but teaches you striking and self-defense skills in the process.

 

In conclusion, kickboxing is an excellent martial art or workout choice for just about anyone – no matter your age or current physical shape. Its benefits will extend to the rest of your life as well.

To find out more about our kickboxing program at Renzo Gracie Lake Houston, feel free to call us at (281) 500-0075 or email us at [email protected]!