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I am confused about the cues I hear in kickboxing, can you review the punches and kicks?
By Christina | September 15, 2008
If you are new to cardio kickboxing you may have found some of the instructors cues or calls confusing. What is the difference between a hook, a jab and an upper cut? How many kicks are there? If these questions have gone through your mind, this blog is for you.
The following terms are common to most cardio kickboxing classes. Making yourself familiar with them won’t make you any less sore or tired but certainly less confused and more prepared.
Base move: Quickly shifting your weight from the ball of one foot to the other.
Bob and weave: Shifting your weight back and forth while raising and lowering your torso from near-standing to near-squatting positions. With elbows bent and hands that are held in front of your face.
Combination: A series of punches thrown in quick succession.
Front Kick: A kick where the foot is lifted straight out in front of you with your toe up.
Hook: A punch in which you swing your fist around from the side in toward the center.
Jab: A quick punch at face level in which the thumb is at a 45-degree angle.
Roundhouse Kick: A kick in which your foot and leg are swung up in such a way that your shoelaces hit the side of the target in front of you.
Side Kick: A kick in which your lower torso is turned inward so that your heel lands on the target while your foot is parallel to the floor.
Uppercut: A biceps-powered punch that begins with your fist low and ends with your fist almost straight up.
Kickboxing is a lot of fun but it is not for everyone. When you walk into a class for the first time, let the instructor know you are new and be sure to get clearance from your doctor before you start.
Topics: General, Kickboxing |