Kickboxing

Our Launceston kickboxing class is the latest addition to our centres activities. It is not only an excellent means of self-defence but also develops a very high level of fitness.

Our Kickboxing class runs from 7:20pm to 8:30pm each Wednesday and is supervised by our instructor who has over ten years experience training in Muay Thai kick boxing.  All of our classes are run in a safe and respectful manner.

The sport of Kickboxing involves kicking, punching and in some styles knees and elbows also.  It is a standing sport and does not allow continuation of the fight once a combatant has reached the ground, although certain styles of Muay Thai make exceptions to this rule.

Kickboxing is often practiced for self-defense, general fitness, or as a full-contact sport. In the full-contact sport the male boxers are bare-chested wearing shorts and protective gear including: mouth-guard, hand-wraps, 10-oz. boxing gloves, groin-guard, shin-pads, kick-boots, and optional protective helmet (usually for those under 16). The female boxers will wear a tank top and chest protection in addition to the male clothing/protective gear.