Kickboxing is a form of martial arts that originated in Asia roughly 2,000 years ago and became popular in the United States in the 1970s. Today, kickboxing is both a competitive sport and a casual hobby among participants of diverse ages. The best way to learn precise kickboxing form is with a professional trainer, but it's also possible to learn how to kickbox on your own. The Internet provides a vast array of materials that will help you on your kickboxing journey.
Step 1
Sign up for a free online kickboxing class. Several websites provide courses that range from beginner to intermediate and advanced. Websites that offer free kickboxing classes are in the Resources section below.
Step 2
Watch every video and read all documents provided by the online class instructors. With each lesson, you'll learn different kickboxing strikes, kicking styles and other advanced moves.
Step 3
Practice kickboxing on your own and review the kickboxing videos as necessary to improve your form.
Step 4
Read message boards, blogs and kickboxing specialty sites to learn more about the sport. Don't be afraid to ask questions about proper form, the history of the sport or anything else you're unsure about.
Step 5
Study online photos of various kickboxing forms to improve your technique.
Step 6
Watch videos on YouTube or other video hosting websites to learn kickboxing skills. Such videos come in handy if your free online kickboxing class doesn't cover a topic you're interested in.
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