How Does a Kickboxer Train for a Match?
Training Technique Perhaps the most important part of a kickboxer’s training when preparing for a match is technique training. Most competitive kickboxers are already in good physical condition and therefore perfecting technique is imperative. Sparring with trainers is the best way to simulate a real match and hone techniques in an active setting. Intense practice with punching and kicking bags will ingrain certain fighting moves into the fighter’s muscle memory. Since most competitive matches are scheduled against a known opponent, kickboxers often train with a particular foe in mind. For instance, if an opponent is known for having great leg kicks, the boxer can work extensively on protecting his legs during sparring. Similarly, if an opponent is known to have a certain weakness, such as bad cardiovascular fitness, the boxer can work on setting a very fast pace for the fight in order to tire his opponent. Strength and Speed Training A fundamental part of a kickboxer’s training regime
