Kickboxing, in many ways, means what it says - it is a cross between boxing and kicking. This makes fighting even more complicated with the added variables due to the use of kicking. While kicks can be very, very powerful, they also tend to be slower in movement than punches. And if you notice the likes of Van Damme, etc. in their movies and in competition, the reason they are such devastating fighters is because of the speed and power in their kicks.
Your kickboxing drills should stress speed and timing along with raw power. Even if power must be sacrificed, you should always strive for well-timed kicks that actually land on target. A very strong kick that is blocked wastes your energy, inflicts little damage, and scores no points with the judges. On the other hand, if you concentrate on timing, this leads to speed and inflicts a greater deal of damage despite the lack of power.
A fast kick, on the other hand, may not be half as powerful, but inflicts significant damage because it usually hits its target. Also, the judges score based on the number of landed strikes, not how strong you are.
You would need to have specific, hittable targets for kicking when running your kickboxing drills. Include a partner in your training drills, as well as pads, so that way you have a better chance of improving both accuracy and speed. When in a match your opponent will have a certain timing to his movements. This is why you need to learn how to properly time your kicks and read into your opponent's game plan and timing. Using a punching bag does not help you learn to kick at the right moment, but using a human partner does. Your partner should move like he would in a real match and use arm or hand mounted pads to absorb your kicks. These pads serve as targets for you to hit, and your partner will essentially be a dynamic punching bag that actually reacts like a human would.
A training partner can actually feint or fake out when striking. Not only does this help you in timing your attacks, it helps you duck and dodge effectively. As your training partner throws a punch you can duck it and then respond with a kick or punch. The goal is to land the strike before his punching arm has time to get back to block. When trying to defend against your attacks, your training partner must use his arm's pad, or use a full body pad to make sure he withstands quicker blows. This kickboxing drill helps you learn how to react to an opponent and his timing rather than just learning your blocking and striking separately. In a real match, striking and blocked are interwoven, not separate. Your eventual goal should be that your partner will have to wear full body pads because his hands cannot keep up with your strikes.
Your kickboxing drills should stress speed and timing along with raw power. Even if power must be sacrificed, you should always strive for well-timed kicks that actually land on target. A very strong kick that is blocked wastes your energy, inflicts little damage, and scores no points with the judges. On the other hand, if you concentrate on timing, this leads to speed and inflicts a greater deal of damage despite the lack of power.
A fast kick, on the other hand, may not be half as powerful, but inflicts significant damage because it usually hits its target. Also, the judges score based on the number of landed strikes, not how strong you are.
You would need to have specific, hittable targets for kicking when running your kickboxing drills. Include a partner in your training drills, as well as pads, so that way you have a better chance of improving both accuracy and speed. When in a match your opponent will have a certain timing to his movements. This is why you need to learn how to properly time your kicks and read into your opponent's game plan and timing. Using a punching bag does not help you learn to kick at the right moment, but using a human partner does. Your partner should move like he would in a real match and use arm or hand mounted pads to absorb your kicks. These pads serve as targets for you to hit, and your partner will essentially be a dynamic punching bag that actually reacts like a human would.
A training partner can actually feint or fake out when striking. Not only does this help you in timing your attacks, it helps you duck and dodge effectively. As your training partner throws a punch you can duck it and then respond with a kick or punch. The goal is to land the strike before his punching arm has time to get back to block. When trying to defend against your attacks, your training partner must use his arm's pad, or use a full body pad to make sure he withstands quicker blows. This kickboxing drill helps you learn how to react to an opponent and his timing rather than just learning your blocking and striking separately. In a real match, striking and blocked are interwoven, not separate. Your eventual goal should be that your partner will have to wear full body pads because his hands cannot keep up with your strikes.
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