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Kickboxing

Best 3 kicks for self defence
15 Mar 2023

Best 3 kicks for self defence

by Richard Gillies | | 0

Best 3 areas to kick in self defence.

Karate, kick, Kickboxing, self-defence
Boxing glove weights explained
10 Nov 2022

Boxing glove weights explained

by Richard Gillies | | 0

What boxing gloves should I use for sparring, pad work or bag work?

Boxing, Kickboxing
Self-defence – what sort of attacker am I likely to face
30 Oct 2022

Self-defence – what sort of attacker am I likely to face

by Richard Gillies | | 0

I have written this blog after running a ladies self-defence class and being asked about what an attack might feel like, and so with this in mind I think it is important to understand what your attacker might be like and the strategies they will likely employ against you.

Boxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing, self-defence
Self-Defence, what can I do legally?
25 Oct 2022

Self-Defence, what can I do legally?

by Richard Gillies | | 0

Use of reasonable force for self-defence When teaching self-defence classes I am often asked about what techniques to use, the question should really be twofold, firstly how much force can I use in my defence (Reasonable Force) and secondly do … Continued

Karate, Kickboxing, self-defence
Putting hand wraps
15 Oct 2022

Putting hand wraps

by Richard Gillies | | 0

Hand Wraps help protect your hands as well as absorbing sweat when wearing your boxing gloves.

Boxing, Hand Wraps, Kickboxing
Tying your belt
14 Oct 2022

Tying your belt

by Richard Gillies | | 0

So now you have your new belt, how do you tie it and why is it so long?

Aik Ju Jutsu, Aikido, BJJ, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jitsu, Jiu Jutsu, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing
Improve striking power
14 Oct 2022

Improve striking power

by Richard Gillies | | 0

Getting power from your strikes be they with hands or feet means using the whole body.

Boxing, Karate, Kickboxing, MMA, Muay Thai
Maintain your Boxing Gloves
14 Oct 2022

Maintain your Boxing Gloves

by Richard Gillies | | 0

Learn how to look after your boxing gloves so they are always fresh before you use them.

Boxing, Boxing gloves, Kickboxing

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