NEW SPARRING TUTORIAL

KB Chief Instructor, Kelly Bunyan, started training in the martial arts in 1985. Partner work has always been integral to the the training regime. Whether working on focus mitts or sparring (punching and kicking one another in a controlled, sporting manner).

Sparring is such a great element of training in the martial arts; it is simply exhilarating. It speeds up reaction time (great for self-defence), it teaches range (knowing where to be stood to land a punch and kick). Plus it is SO MUCH fun.

Kelly adds: "I'd be lying if I said my students weren't missing sparring. That said, we have an excellent substitute online and in the dojo until the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted: shadow sparring.

I can't wait for the day when everybody will be sparring again, how appreciative we will all be!"

KB Members aim for each other in the dojo's mirrors, or if training online, their target is on the screen. Sparring in this way continues to be an upbeat cardio-blasting workout.

Actually shadow sparring has always existed as a component of KB Kickboxing's training, to move freely, uninhibited, without the need to actually block real strikes. Visualising the fight is a great workout in its own right, however, our newest beginners find it harder to visualise.

To assist them, Kelly recently prepared a tutorial to help them with the points style sparring. Take a look and if you'd like to start training in the martial arts, book your KB Kickboxing trial.

BOOK YOUR KICKBOXING TRIAL NOW

NEWS

15/04/2024

KB ELITE SQUAD

KB Fitness members who have achieved both the KB Kickboxing Black Belt and KB Kung Fu Black Sash are part of the ‘KB Elite Squad’. These dedicated students have achieved this excellent standard under the tutelage of Chief Instructor Kelly Bunyan (KB).

01/04/2024

KB BELTS GALORE!

Chief Instructor Kelly Bunyan (KB) recently organised a KB Kickboxing White Belt Grading social like no other. Breaking away from tradition, KB members wore not only their new white belts, but every belt they had earned throughout their martial arts journey. This fun twist on the usual post-grading celebration meant members wearing up to seven different belts all at the same time – a very colourful display!

21/03/2024

WHY GRADE?

It’s often said that there is nothing so satisfying as aiming for a goal and achieving it. It has been an exciting few weeks at KB Fitness, as a group of beginner martial artists embarked on the final preparations to take their very first KB Kickboxing belt on Tuesday 12th March.

WHAT OUR MEMBERS SAY...

Many of our members have been with us for almost 2 decades. Some members explain why training in the martial arts at KB Fitness is so good for you. They confirm that their confidence, fitness, body shape, stamina and flexibility have improved. Adam particularly believes he’s sleeping better as a direct result of Kickboxing, as well as feeling boosted.