okay first of all i would like to mention i am TOTALLY new to this site. i am seriously considering taking up kickboxing, but i have no idea what the rules are and such details. you must understand i am very athletic and this sport seems challenging.....and well most other sports i've taken-up have been really easy, too easy even, and i really need a good challenge to start of the new year. but i know nothing, anything about the sport is new information. i would have just singed up for it and found out later but my mom insisted i do a little research. moms usually know best o well thanx for any information you can give me ~Shannon~