I was keen for my son to take up a physical activity as part of his extra curricular schedule, and I thought a martial art might be good for him, as it would be a skill that he could develop which would also help his confidence to grow.  I started looking into London kickboxing classes, and discovered that there was more to the sport than I realised.  The London kickboxing club that I visited gave me some advice about getting started that I found very useful.  Anybody else looking into kickboxing London would do well to think about the following issues.

It is vital to know your fitness level.  Kickboxing is a particularly high-impact form of exercise. If the only time you have raised your heart rate in the last year was by running for a train, then this is probably not the activity for you.  If you are keen to get involved despite low fitness levels, then it would be sensible to spend at least a few weeks doing some gentle exercise.  This way, when you start at your local London kickboxing club you will not be embarrassing yourself by passing out in a puddle of your own sweat in the first session.

In addition, it is important to assess the level of the class you are joining before you sign up, or pay for a group of classes.  If the rest of the class has been attending for a year or so, the instructor may not be too happy to accommodate your beginners’ level.  In a kickboxing lesson your classmates are fairly important; if you are a slight young chap who is paired up with a fifteen stone man with strong kickboxing skills, you are likely to spend more time dealing with his strength than developing your own skills.

Once you arrive at your chosen London kickboxing club, comfort and hydration are key.  It might be worth speaking to your instructor beforehand to see whether you need to bring any particular equipment, such as gloves or shoes with a good grip.  The best way to enjoy London kickboxing classes is to dress in loose fitting, light clothes, drink plenty of water, and start slowly.  When my son was first starting out in kickboxing London I made sure he had worked on his fitness, found the right class and instructor, and bought the right kit.  It certainly paid off – he has kept it up for a year now and is showing no signs of slowing down!

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