Kickboxing @ the YMCA

[unknown]

I lift weights at the YMCA and I noticed on the board that they were having kickboxing classes from a certified instructor. So I watched one of the classes and all I got to say is that it was a complete joke. They had some gym bunny bimbo teaching and I don't know where her certification was attained but she was making all the classic mistakes that beginners make when throwing a punch or a kick.

This is the prime reason why people don't take me seriously when I tell them that I am a fighter......damn

People just fail to realize that there is a distinction between kickboxing and cardio-kickboxing.

[Northren Ogre]

The big most noticiable distinction should be the backround music.

Cardio kickboxing = dancy/techno music.

Hardcore kickboxing = heavy rock/metal.

or maybe that's just me. =)

[unknown]

The big most noticiable distinction should be the backround music.

Cardio kickboxing = dancy/techno music.

Hardcore kickboxing = heavy rock/metal.

or maybe that's just me. =)

Yeah I hear ya!

[SevenStar]

I lift weights at the YMCA and I noticed on the board that they were having kickboxing classes from a certified instructor. So I watched one of the classes and all I got to say is that it was a complete joke. They had some gym bunny bimbo teaching and I don't know where her certification was attained but she was making all the classic mistakes that beginners make when throwing a punch or a kick.

This is the prime reason why people don't take me seriously when I tell them that I am a fighter......damn

People just fail to realize that there is a distinction between kickboxing and cardio-kickboxing.

the first question should be certified where? a kickboxing certification doesn't mean anything outside of the organization it was attained in, as there is no standard governing body like there is with judo, karate, etc. Chances are, it was cardio kick.

As for telling people you're a fighter, why would you?

[unknown]

As for telling people you're a fighter, why would you?

Why shouldn't I? A lot of different types of athletes lift weights at the YMCA. I see a lot of the same people every single day and I've gotten to know them and their athletic backgrounds, so why shouldn't I tell them about my athletics pursuits when they ask me? It's not like I go around announcing it to the entire world like some martial artists however is somebody asks me what sport I train in I tell them that I am a full contact kickboxer and a grappler.

As for their "certification" that was the point that I was trying to drive home. That they are "certified" by the "YMCA kickboxing association".

[SevenStar]

Why shouldn't I? A lot of different types of athletes lift weights at the YMCA. I see a lot of the same people every single day and I've gotten to know them and their athletic backgrounds, so why shouldn't I tell them about my athletics pursuits when they ask me? It's not like I go around announcing it to the entire world like some martial artists however is somebody asks me what sport I train in I tell them that I am a full contact kickboxer and a grappler.

that's different. nothing wrong with that.

As for their "certification" that was the point that I was trying to drive home. That they are "certified" by the "YMCA kickboxing association".

*speechless*

[Mr Pockets]

Eh, don't be mad- it's just another way to do aerobics. Who can complain about women doing aerobics? We need MORE women doing aerobics in this fat, fat country!

[SevenStar]

it's cardio. check this out:

http://www.educom.on.ca/ymca-ywca/2005_leadership.htm

"Cardio Kickbox Certification

Trainers: Jules Hilliker and Peter Douvris

Prerequisite: Group Fitness Certification

Cardio Kickboxing is a popular fitness activity that combines boxing, martial arts and aerobics. This course is considered essential for fitness instructors who intend to introduce cardio kickboxing elements to an existing class or create a complete kickboxing program. Designed in cooperation with the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA, the Association of Certified Martial Artists and Douvris Martial Arts & Fitness Centres, this course emphasizes the development and recognition of proper form and techniques essential to instruct classes effectively and safely, in accordance with industry and national standards. Course fees include registration, materials, manual and exam.

$150 Y members $200 participants

Saturday & Sunday, June 18 & 19 9 am – 5 pm Metro Central Y "

[italian_guy]

I lift weights at the YMCA and I noticed on the board that they were having kickboxing classes from a certified instructor. So I watched one of the classes and all I got to say is that it was a complete joke. They had some gym bunny bimbo teaching and I don't know where her certification was attained but she was making all the classic mistakes that beginners make when throwing a punch or a kick.

This is the prime reason why people don't take me seriously when I tell them that I am a fighter......damn

People just fail to realize that there is a distinction between kickboxing and cardio-kickboxing.

This somehow reminds me my beginning with MA. I started doing kickboxing in a gym. But my instructor was a professional KB fighter, and the course was good.

[Sam]

Its amazing so many places put "come do kickboxing" and failto mention that its cardio-kickboxing.... so a lot of peopl end up wasting their time there....