MSD Evolution - Martial Arts For All

Kickboxing Cheltenham Testimonials

2011-10-30T12:32:00.000-07:00

Dont just take our word for it :-) here are few testimonials about our classes.

With over 30 testimonial's registered from students of MSD Evolution martial arts academy, we hope this will reassure you in you decision to try our academy.

"They're excellent ! The new vacinity and equipment is exceptional. MSD FOR LIFE !!!!!!! ........." Ed Squire (Kickboxing)
"MSD is great ! With superb instruction !!" Dave Mcleen (Karate)
"MSD Evolution is absolutly great way to keep fit and i really enjoy the class. I would highly recommed them!" Liz P (Kickboxing)
"MSD have a fantastic facility and all the members are very friendly, Im learning lots about myself and also martial arts." Adam G (Kickboxing & MMA)
"Since starting at MSD two years ago my son has improved his concerntration and co-ordination skills and he loves it!!" DW (Kenpo cadets Karate)
"MSD is a very friendly club with a fantastic mix of practical and cardio! I highly recommend MSD to everyone!" Hamish H (Kickboxing)
"MSD has excellent and very supportive instructors and have given my child so much more confidence! They're great!" Mel H (kenpo caedts Karate)
"MSD Evolution is loads of fun and really friendly. It's a brilliant place to learn martial arts....!" Steve P (Kickboxing, MMA and Karate)
"MSD are very professionally organised and run. With a great friendly atmosphere, great facilities and experienced instructors." Tony H (Kickboxing)
"MSD Evolution are truly amazing - My daughters are fit and confident to the dedication of the MSD Team. Thank you." Jo P (Little Dragons, Kenpo Cadets and kidskickboxing)
"I think that MSD is very exciting and I love training with Mike. I really like doing all the techniques and I will carry on training until I get the black belt!" Matt P (Adults Karate)
"I enjoy MSD because it opens peoples eyes to something new! It gives you a better feeling about yourself and to do it with such friendly people is even better!" Johnathon C (Kickboxing)
"MSD has fantastc new facilities with a range of fun activities to do. Friendly environment which is both welcoming and encouraging !" Joanne S (Kickboxing)

http://www.msdkickboxing.com/

FREE Martial arts classes in cheltenham

2011-10-11T03:49:00.000-07:00

MSD Evolution Martial Arts Centre Based in Cheltenham

TWO WEEK FREE TRIAL - FREE UNIFORM WHEN YOU JOIN!

At MSD Evolution we have a fully equipped training centre that not only caters for martial arts training but personal one on one fitness training as well.

Currently the training centre boasts of such equipment as an octane Pro 3700 elliptical trainer with modes including: ARM BLASTER, X-MODE AND GLUTE KICKER, MX T5 treadmill, kettle bells, barbell weights, resistance bands, Swiss balls, bosu balls, skipping ropes, hand weights, Thai pads, punch bags, MMA ground and pound dummies, speed ball, top and bottom ball, twins uppercut wall pads, mirror and a fully padded flooring ideal for Judo and Jiu Jitsu training.

If you are waiting for the next lesson we also have a coffee area where we sell ice cold drinks, hot drinks coffee, tea etc etc, a TV and DVD viewing area where you can sit and watch before and after classes.

Whether you’re looking to be the next karate kid or last air bender the academy has classes to suit all ages and skill levels.

Classes such as:

Kickboxing, mixed martial arts, little tiger cubs, little dragons, kenpo cadets, Karate

You can take part in classes or you can have one on one sessions with an experienced instructor and work on any area of your training you wish, fitness, cardio, strength, kickboxing, jiu jitsu or even a specific body part our team of instructors are available all through the week and weekends.

www.msdkickboxing.com

Ladies Kickboxing - Cheltenham - MSD Evolution

2011-10-11T03:45:00.000-07:00

MSD Martial Arts Academy

Our kick boxing classes for are designed by women for women.

Your classes are taught by women so there is no need to feel intimidated by male instructors.

Kick boxing is the workout for women who really want to look after themselves. It’s a fusion of pad work, circuits and fitness drills all taught to pumping music by expert trainers.

Start now and see just how easy it can be to lose weight as you tone muscle while increasing your energy levels and vitality.

The intensity of Kick boxing will challenge you to do your best to look great, feel better and enjoy getting fit.

Due to the nature of the sport, kick boxers naturally develop incredible physiques through conditioning for peak performance.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned veteran, the constant challenge to oneself and the continuous improvements in the level of fitness accelerates all aspects of your fitness training.

Testimonial

"MSD Evolution is absolutly great way to keep fit and I really enjoy the class. I would highly recommed them!" Liz P (Kickboxing)

Ladies only kickboxing - Cheltenham -MSD Evolution

2011-10-11T03:38:00.000-07:00

Adults karate 4 for FREE

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Try 4 Classes For FREE

MSD Evolution Martial Arts Academy

Adults Karate

When you’re fighting fit you don't just have healthy lungs but you

also have a healthy heart, in every sense.

At the MSD MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY, we aim to improve your

fitness on a host of levels as well as helping you beat some of the stresses that we

all encounter on a daily basis.

Our classes are open to all ages and abilities and when you

throw in a friendly atmosphere then you’ve got yourself a winner.

The varied program enjoyed by all our members presents the

chance to indulge in a system that is guaranteed to make you

fitter, happier and more equipped to tackle everyday life.

So go on try it, feel it, indulge in it but most of all have fun with it!

• There are no restrictions on ability

• Our instructors are all experienced Martial

Artists dedicated to delivering the highest

standard’s at all times.

• Martial arts are a great way to improve fitness,

relieve stress and improve mobility. They are

proven to enhance feelings of self-worth whilst

encouraging the young and old alike to feel more

comfortable in the world in which they live.

To book your place Today call

Academy: 01242 679 220 or Mobile 07919 282 151

WWW.MSDKARATE.COM

Childrens karate classes- Cheltenham - MSD Evolution

2011-10-11T03:14:00.000-07:00

LITTLE TIGER CUBSis a martial arts program specifically designed for children ages Three to Five.

This program focuses on improving your child’s listening and motor skills. These skills will help them enter society with more confidence and enthusiasm and discipline.

The classes are designed to set the basics for later training as the children progress to the next level (Little Dragons & Kenpo Cadett’s 8 - 12) your Little Tiger Cub is taken through a syllabus of techniques which are hidden within games and play, we have found this a fantastic for teaching your child the basic martial arts skills at this age.

Some of the games include:

Crocodile (avoidance)
Warrior challenge (team work)
Assault course (coordination)
Centipede chase (team work)
Word game (memory + coordination)
Pad drills (focus) soft pads used (no hard striking)
Self defence (control)
Attention drill (discipline)
Body part knowledge game (fitness)

Just to name a few games and play that the Little Tiger Cubs take part in, at this age there is absolutely no pressure on the children, parents join in or watch there child and ask any questions they might have.

www.msdkarate.com

Half term olympic camp at MSD Evolution

2011-10-10T05:02:00.000-07:00

October half term olympic camp, open to members and non members.

Limited spaces as some have gone already, book early to avoid dissapointment.

Cost £20.00

Dates:

Monday the 24th October & Wednesday the 26th

Trophies
Medals
Prizes

Let your kids have fun at our full time martial arts centre based in Bishops Cleeve.

See website for contact details.

http://www.msdkarate.com/

Tel: 01242 679 220

K-1 Style kickboxing at MSD Evolution Cheltenham

2011-09-23T05:19:00.000-07:00

K-1 Style kickboxing training MSD Evolution includes awesome stamina and cardio training, challenging pad drills, some of the techniques practiced are punches, knees, low kicks, sweeps and clinching.

A training session at our academy is one hour long, we have a fully equipped gym including punch bags, speed ball, top and bottom ball, wall kick pads, thai and hand pads.

If you ever wanted to try kickboxing but always thought that you are not flexible enough then K-1 style kickboxing is a fantastic way to get into training, with the low kicks and knees it is a great introdution in to the world of kicking.

First rule of MSD fight club is you have to sweat.
Second rule of MSD fight club is you have to push yourself.
Third rule of MSD fight club is you have to be commited.

http://www.msdmma.co.uk/

Fighter training at msd evolution mma and kickboxing

2011-09-18T11:32:00.001-07:00

Keeping you posted about training.

http://www.msdmma.co.uk/

Kickboxing at MSD - Cheltenhams friendly academy

2011-09-18T10:30:00.000-07:00

If you have ever wanted to get into martial arts but have always been put off by the thought now is your chance to have a 2 week free trial at MSD EVOLUTION based in bishops cleeve.

It now has a fulltime facility with padded flooring, punch bags, kickshields, thai and punch pads, speed ball ect ect

Check out there websites.

www.msdkickboxing.com

www.msdmma.co.uk

Andree Warbrick European title shot confirmed

2011-08-22T06:16:00.000-07:00

Andree Warbrick has just had the ISKA super flyweight title shot confirmed for September the 17th against Monika Markowska.

The fight show will be held in Weston Super Mare and will be featured on sky TV.

Anyone who went to the last fight night will know what a fantastic event this is. To get tickets for this fight show and to support Andree please email us through the website or get them at the academy.

TEAM MSD :-)

MMA & Kickboxers from MSD Evolution fight results

2011-06-22T04:07:00.000-07:00

On the 11th June 2011 4 fighters from MSD Evolution took part in TFC fight night which will be shown on sky sports in the near future.

One of the fighters Lawrence Tracey had his debut fight in a TFC Rules MMA fight and took the victory in spectacular fashion, picking up his opponent and slamming him to the canvas followed by vicious leg kicks that echoed around the arena.

www.msdmma.com and try a two week free trial in kickboxing or mixed martial arts.

Warbrick Vs Mccarron Fight Night Derry Ireland 5th March 2011

2011-03-08T09:51:00.000-08:00

On March the 5th 2011 Andree Warbrick the current ISKA superfly weight common wealth champion (MSD Evolution Cheltenham) took on Natalie Mccarron the current ISKA European superfly weight champion (PTS Gym Letterkenny/Derry ) in a five round Prestige bout.

The fight started with a fast pace with Mccarron putting Warbrick under some presure, Warbrick covered well and started to work close in , Mccarron threw some nice kicks and kept working, the Cheltenham fighter came back to her corner at the end of the round one not happy with her work, her coach Mike Bennett had some stearn words with his fighter and round two she went to work on Mccarron, with a vicious round house to the body and some nicely timed hook punches to the face Warbrick's opponent looked in a lot of pain.

As the fight continued Mccarron took an eight count and didnt look like she wanted to start round 4, very shortly into the fourth the tool was thrown in.

FREE Martial arts classes in cheltenham

2011-01-13T09:42:00.001-08:00

MSD Evolution Martial Arts Centre Based in Cheltenham

At MSD Evolution we have a fully equipped training centre that not only caters for martial arts training but personal one on one fitness training as well.

Currently the training centre boasts of such equipment as an octane Pro 3700 elliptical trainer with modes including: ARM BLASTER, X-MODE AND GLUTE KICKER, MX T5 treadmill, kettle bells, barbell weights, resistance bands, Swiss balls, bosu balls, skipping ropes, hand weights, Thai pads, punch bags, MMA ground and pound dummies, speed ball, top and bottom ball, twins uppercut wall pads, mirror and a fully padded flooring ideal for Judo and Jiu Jitsu training.

If you are waiting for the next lesson we also have a coffee area where we sell ice cold drinks, hot drinks coffee, tea etc etc, a TV and DVD viewing area where you can sit and watch before and after classes.

Whether you’re looking to be the next karate kid or last air bender the academy has classes to suit all ages and skill levels.

Classes such as:

Kickboxing, mixed martial arts, little tiger cubs, little dragons, kenpo cadets, Karate

You can take part in classes or you can have one on one sessions with an experienced instructor and work on any area of your training you wish, fitness, cardio, strength, kickboxing, jiu jitsu or even a specific body part our team of instructors are available all through the week and weekends.

www.martialartscheltenham.com

How to strike with power!

2010-09-14T11:46:00.001-07:00

How hard can you hit? good question, but how do you hit hard while moving back or sideways or even when your being attacked, power can come in many forms, poison comes in little bottles as I was once told.

One of things we will look at is the Force = Mass x Acceleration example which is one of the most overused terms by martial arts instructors and one of the most understood, unless you know about general physics you might believe this to be right but in fact the main ingredient is timing with out that it doesn’t matter how fast or heavy you are if you don’t hit the target its useless, the other is accuracy depending on your discipline, for this blog we are going to talk about KickBoxing and MMA.
When a Kick boxer hits an opponent the aim is to knock them out, by making their opponent’s head accelerate rapidly, the opponent’s head decelerates rapidly because it is attached via muscles to the neck. The brain has inertia (it keeps moving), and collides with the inside of the skull causing trauma, dysfunction, and perhaps permanent damage. This could be achieved by a punch or a kick, the knockout is not caused by the acceleration of the brain, It is caused by the collision of the brain with the inside of the skull, the thing to remember is that this is one way to achieve the knockout, another would be to not move the head as much but to create a shock wave effect into the centre of the brain with a technique such as a kick or elbow. A really good subject to research would be momentum and impulse. 
This seminar will also cover how to wind your opponent and weaken them before you try to knock them out, most people try to hit the head first and go for the win straight away, sports fighting is a purley tactical affair with two opponents like a chess game, fitness and stamina will play a part but if you know how to slow them down and weaken the arms so they drop things can become a lot safer and easier in the fight.
MSD Evolution will be holding a how to strike with power seminar at the full time academy in Bishops Cleeve, not only will this be a striking session to improve your striking capability it will cover many other techniques on how to stop your opponent.

See you on the mat!

Mike Bennett

www.msdkickboxing.com

ISKA Kickboxing Common Wealth title for Warbrick

2010-09-14T06:12:00.000-07:00

Andree Warbrick brings the ISKA commonwealth kickboxing title back to Cheltenham in a 10 round battle and puts her self in line for a world title shot in November.

Warbrick of MSD Evolution Cheltenham beat Katie Sendall of GMA Extreme Gloucester by a unanimous decision.

In a thrilling fight Warbrick displayed kickboxing and tactical skills to wow the crowd and impress the judges.

Andree’s coach Mike Bennett said, “It had been a year since the two girls last fought and we had totally changed our game plan on how to fight Katie, she is a tough girl with lots of experience and we knew we had to bring a new game to the table”

And this new game was very clear to see as Warbrick handled Sendall with strength, movement and timing not allowing her opponent to use the power that she has, time after time Sendall got caught with a perfectly timed front kick to the mid section and picked off with punches as she drove forward.

Warbrick will now prepare to bring the world title back to Cheltenham as she starts her training straight away but will have to fly out to Ireland in November to compete in that bout.

Mike Bennett also commented “Both these girls are inspirational and a credit to the sport, cutting weight and training several hours every day takes dedication and commitment”

www.msdkickboxing.com 07919 282 151

Kickboxing and mma footwork

2010-09-02T05:56:00.000-07:00

Footwork tactics

This blog is based on a Kickboxing / MMA stand up.

Have you ever sparred and thought “I should be picking you off, stand still” well if you have you need to be looking at how to control your opponent, depending on his or her height and whether you need to sit in the pocket (range between a kick and a punch) will dictate how you try and move your opponent to set them up.

Try and control the centre of the ring (which is tricky if you don’t have a fulltime academy) is what you tend to here from instructors, but what you actually need to do is control the direction that your back faces, by that I mean make sure your back is always aiming towards the middle of the ring, you don’t need to stand in the middle.

Your sparring will have major faults if you do not practice the following:

1. Shadowing

2. Slide

3. Drawing

4. Pocket

5. Stalking

6. Pushing

7. Fakeing

8. Tempting

9. Closing

10. Opening

All of the above are footwork tactics for stand up martial arts.

MSD Evolution will be having a seminar in the near future and all of the above tactics will be explained, drilled, practiced and used in a sparring format.

If you are interested in footwork tactics and would like to attend this seminar please contact us on the email below.

Team MSD

See you on the mat! 

Little tiger cubs 3-5 year olds - FREE trial classes in Cheltenham

2010-09-02T04:54:00.000-07:00

About the Little Tiger Cubs
Welcome to Little Tiger Cubs, the fun and safe fitness training programme for children aged 3 to 5 years old.

History
Little Tiger Cubs was recently set up in 2009 and has been an instant success with children and parents alike. The children love the fun and excitement that takes place in each class while the parents love to see their children achieve physical and mental development.

Programme
The kids wear a unique orange and black training suit, which maintains the tiger theme throughout the class. They love to wear the suit and it helps each child feel they are part of a team.

The training programme is designed to encourage the development of motor skills, balance, endurance, flexibility, strength and the coordination of eye, hand and foot. It is a mixture of simple training exercises and games designed to assist in the physical development, improved health and increased fitness of each child. The kids attend a 45-minute weekly session, which combines fun, excitement and exercise in a safe and caring environment.

Little Tiger Cubs believe that children should be rewarded for good behaviour, effort and perseverance and improvement in skill. At the end of each session, the children will be given a Little Tiger Cubs sticker for their scorebook. When the book has the total number of stickers in it, the children will be ÔcubÕ promoted and rewarded with a black tiger stripe on their suit belt and a certificate to recognise their achievement.

The programme should help each child find greater self-confidence and self-esteem, while improving their physical development.

Coaches
Our coaches are carefully selected and trained to a high standard to get the best out of your child. We are passionate in helping children to develop their fitness and life skills and to have an enjoyable experience with Little Tiger Cubs. The health, safety and welfare of each child is crucial to Little Tiger Cubs. Each coach has an enhanced disclosure and must adhere to strict child protection guidelines. Also, the coaches have current first aid and insurance certificates.

MSD Evolution - Martial Arts For All: MMA in Cheltenham

2010-08-17T04:37:00.000-07:00

MSD Evolution - Martial Arts For All: MMA in Cheltenham: "Evolution MMA in Cheltenham has classes in Mixed Martial Arts which also includes the following disciplines Kickboxing, Submission Grappling..."

MMA in Cheltenham

2010-08-17T04:29:00.001-07:00

Evolution MMA in Cheltenham has classes in Mixed Martial Arts which also includes the following disciplines Kickboxing, Submission Grappling, Jiu jitsu, Thai Boxing, Boxing and all round fitness.

Mixed Martial Arts is now as the fastest growing sport in the world! You will have access to our training centre 7 days a week and you can train as much as you like. We have a fully equiped centre with medicine balls, skipping ropes, kettle bells, weights, treadmill, elliptal trainer, punch bags, thai pads plus MMA ground and pound bags designed speacially for ground work.

To introduce all levels of athletes to MMA training from beginner to advanced MMA can help imrove any fitness level simply because of the different types of drills designed for an MMA fighter.

Classes everyday of the week.

MONDAY - Stand up - Sparrring - Kickboxing
TUESDAY - MMA - Jiu Jitsu - Grappling - Takedowns
WEDNESDAY - Posture control on the ground - Technical
THURSDAY - Thai Boxing - MMA - Training for warriors
FRIDAY - Kickboxing - Pad work - Kicking
SATURDAY - Fighter training 2 hours
SUNDAY - Training for warriors - MMA - Jiu Jitsu

The training for warriors session is every Sunday at 11am and Thursday at 8.00pm for one hour (that will be enough) and is designed to help your cardiovascular and strength conditioning, giving you a much more all round ability to train in all areas at a higher level of work rate giving you the edge in sparring.

This session is open to all levels to come and try but you must be able to complete the whole hour to continue in training for wariors, so your base conditioning should be at a high level before try this session, if you are not sure talk to an instructor at the academy for advice, to take your conditioning to the next level takes hard work and commitment.

MSD Evolution - Martial Arts For All: Karate Kid FREE poster

2010-08-17T04:29:00.000-07:00

MSD Evolution - Martial Arts For All: Karate Kid FREE poster: "Come and have a FREE 2 week trial at MSD Evolution Cheltenham and train to be the next Karate Kid. By attending you will receive a Karate ..."

Karate Kid FREE poster

2010-08-12T05:53:00.000-07:00

Come and have a FREE 2 week trial at MSD Evolution Cheltenham and train to be the next Karate Kid.

By attending you will receive a Karate Kid or Last Airbender poster, if you go on to become a member you will recieve a CD video of the films of your chioce for FREE.

Classes are Mondays 4pm

Tuesdays 4pm

Wednesdays 5pm & 6pm

Thursdays 4pm & 5pm

Saturday 10am & 11am & 1PM

http://www.msdkarate.com/

Little Tiger Cubs

2010-08-12T05:39:00.000-07:00

The Little Tiger Cubs training programme roars into Cheltenham

A NEW fun training programme for three to five-year-old sweeping the country has arrived in Cheltenham.

The Cubs’ system is unique and differs from other children’s training programmes as it is not activity specific.

This means it can be utilised by many education, art and sports bodies as part of their normal activity.

The programme is a combination of common exercises and fun games, which can be blended with specific skills from each parent activity.

The aim is that each kid will develop core motor skills and increased fitness through play, while developing specific skills relevant to the activity they have enrolled for.

Mike Bennett said: “The Little Tiger Cubs system of combining education and skills with fun manages to balance what the young children want to do, which is play, and what their parent’s want, which is for their children to learn skills.

“Having a great training system, great coaches and a network of clubs available is not enough. “The financial cost to the parents must be affordable. We looked at other organizations offering their own programmes, which we viewed to be expensive, with large start up fees, hidden costs and substantial monthly fees.

“The incredible growth and expansion of our Little Tiger Cubs network is evidence that a fun and educational activity at an affordable price is what the parents are looking for.”

The local clubs are based at Bishops Cleeve, Hatherley, Wymans Brook and Charlton Kings.

All have a limited number of spaces available and to reserve a free trial lesson call 07919 282 151.

For more information go to www.martialartscheltenham.com

Martial arts Cheltenham

2010-08-12T05:28:00.000-07:00

MSD Evolution Martial Arts Centre Based in Cheltenham

At MSD Evolution we have a fully equipped training centre that not only caters for martial arts training but personal one on one fitness training as well.

Currently the training centre boasts of such equipment as an octane Pro 3700 elliptical trainer with modes including: ARM BLASTER, X-MODE AND GLUTE KICKER, MX T5 treadmill, kettle bells, barbell weights, resistance bands, Swiss balls, bosu balls, skipping ropes, hand weights, Thai pads, punch bags, MMA ground and pound dummies, speed ball, top and bottom ball, twins uppercut wall pads, mirror and a fully padded flooring ideal for Judo and Jiu Jitsu training.

If you are waiting for the next lesson we also have a coffee area where we sell ice cold drinks, hot drinks coffee, tea etc etc, a TV and DVD viewing area where you can sit and watch before and after classes.

Whether you’re looking to be the next karate kid or last air bender the academy has classes to suit all ages and skill levels.

Classes such as:

Kickboxing, mixed martial arts, little tiger cubs, little dragons, kenpo cadets, Karate

You can take part in classes or you can have one on one sessions with an experienced instructor and work on any area of your training you wish, fitness, cardio, strength, kickboxing, jiu jitsu or even a specific body part our team of instructors are available all through the week and weekends.

www.martialartscheltenham.com

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2010-07-28T04:36:00.000-07:00

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How to strike with power!

2009-07-13T03:32:00.000-07:00

When a Kick boxer hits an opponent the aim is to knock them out, by making their opponent’s head accelerate rapidly, the opponent’s head decelerates rapidly because it is attached via muscles to the neck. The brain has inertia (it keeps moving), and collides with the inside of the skull causing trauma, dysfunction, and perhaps permanent damage.

This could be achieved by a punch or a kick, the knockout is not caused by the acceleration of the brain, It is caused by the collision of the brain with the inside of the skull, the thing to remember is that this is one way to achieve the knockout, another would be to not move the head as much but to create a shock wave effect into the centre of the brain with a technique such as a kick or elbow.

A really good subject to research would be momentum and impulse.

This seminar will also cover how to wind your opponent and weaken them before you try to knock them out, most people try to hit the head first and go for the win straight away, sports fighting is a purley tactical affair with two opponents like a chess game, fitness and stamina will play a part but if you know how to slow them down and weaken the arms so they drop things can become a lot safer and easier in the fight.

MSD will be holding a how to strike with power seminar at the full time academy in Bishops Cleeve, not only will this be a striking session to improve your striking capability it will cover many other techniques on how to stop your opponent.

Punching vs Kicking

2009-07-13T03:16:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered about this, boxing against taekwondo? Well don’t, all you need to think about is what you need to do to improve on, don’t get caught up in thinking that one style is better than the other and start to practice that style, stick to what you do, that’s called DICIPLINE.

Just sit down with a cup of tea and think about what you are most natural at punching or kicking, and then from there you can start to plan the next part of your journey into the depths of martial arts.

So if you’re a natural kicker then the thing to work on is punching and if you a natural puncher work on your kicking try and get your technique and movement to feel that they are on par with each other, or ask your coach to watch and get some solid advice on what to do next to move forward to reach that equal level with hands and feet.

Now the beauty of having hands and feet as goods as each other is when it comes to sparring you can use whichever you like to suit your opponent if they opponent is shorter you can work the kicks and if the opponent is taller try and get inside with your punching.

If one or the other is a weak area then your whole sparring/fighting will be limited, punching and kicking go together in kickboxing as elbows and knees should go together in mma and Thai boxing.

To truly get the most out of any art you have to work all areas, the hard bit is when it comes to sparring and actually practicing your weak areas and not relying on your strong ones, you don’t grow new leafs by cutting down the trees so why would you restrict your growth by sticking to one skill.

I hope this helps with your training and to round of your skills, I think the title should read punching + kicking.

Next weeks blog will be on neutralizing your opponent, should be interesting.

See you on the mat.

Team MSD

100 Rounds of sparring

2009-07-13T02:53:00.000-07:00

100 rounds of sparring………..

Congratulations to all the martial artist who took part.

On Sunday the 14th of September Kick boxers and Karate students all took part in a charity event in aid of Winstons Wish, everyone that entered completed 100 two minutes rounds back to back, over three and a half hours of sparring.

All sponsorship money will be in soon so will update you on how much was raised, this was the first charity event that we have held in the new academy and it was fantastic to have a padded floor to spar on, last time we did this gruelling event was on a hard floor, blister city.

Working through cramp and exhaustion students pushed them selves deeper into their darkest places to find the will power to keep going, not easy when you have someone throwing kicks and punches at you, only one bloody nose, some sore nipples from the t shirts and sweat.

If you are looking for a challenge and would love to raise money for a fantastic charity then please get in touch and ask about how you can join in and help to make some children’s lives a whole lot better.

Team MSD