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3 Ways to Improve Your Roundhouse Kicks

5/20/2023

Child throwing a front leg roundhouse kick

12-year old Even executing front leg roundhouse kick

You can learn a kick in 1 minute, but to perfect the kick takes much longer. Here are some ways you can improve your roundhouse kicks.

1. Stretch and Improve Flexibility
Our range of motion can be hindered by our limited flexibility. Most kicks, with the exception of low kicks (targeted at the thighs) require a minimum level of flexibility. You can increase your flexibility by stretching these key muscles:
• Hamstrings (muscles at the back of the thigh)
• Quadriceps (muscles at the front of the thigh, above the kneecap)
• Hip Flexors (front area near your hip bone)
• Glutes (butt muscles)

We recommend stretching at least 20 minutes per session, 3 times a week. For maximum progress, you can stretch daily.

children stretching before kids martial art lesson

Kids stretching during kids kickboxing program

2. Focus on Knee-Lift Chambers
A knee lift chamber is essentially lifting your knee to a 90-degree angle, and holding it before throwing the kick. For roundhouse kicks, you want to lift the knee (ensuring it faces the direction of your kick) with your heels as close to your glutes. Once the knee-lift chamber is done, the final step is to complete the technique and extend the kick.

It is recommended to include the knee-lift chambers into all of your training sessions, at least 50 repetitions per leg. Watch your leg control increase with more practice!

Kids practicing leg chambers and training single leg balance

3. Train Single-Leg Balance
Balancing on one leg is easy. Balancing on one leg while executing a leg technique makes it more challenging. You will need single leg stability when throwing kicks. Hence, it is paramount to work on single leg balance. In addition, such training will improve leg proprioception which will enhance your kicks.

To train single leg balance, simply lift one leg to a 90-degree angle and hold it for at least 10 seconds. You may increase the difficulty of the exercise by holding a weight, standing on an unsteady surface (such as a bosu balance trainer) or even switching up your foot position (toes pointing forward, sideways and backwards).

Where Can My Child Learn Kickboxing?
Want to try Kickboxing, but don’t know where to go? Come and join us at Active Zone. We run a credible kids kickboxing program with a grading system accredited by WAKO. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today for some action and lots of fun! Follow us on our social media pages for more information on the classes we have

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3 Reasons Why Your Child Should Learn Kickboxing

5/18/2023

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Physical Health and Fitness
Engaging in sports from a young age promotes physical health and fitness in children. Regular participation in sports activities, such as Kickboxing, helps children develop endurance, strength, coordination, and flexibility.

It encourages an active lifestyle and can help prevent various health issues associated with a sedentary lifestyle, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Sports also improve cardiovascular health and contribute to the overall development of strong bones and muscles.
Social and Emotional Development
Learning a sport provides children with valuable opportunities for social interaction and emotional growth. During our kickboxing sessions, games and activities are incorporated into the curriculum. This gives your child the chance to learn the importance of teamwork, cooperation, and effective communication.

In addition, they develop skills such as problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution. Kickboxing also teach children how to cope with both success and failure, helping them build resilience, self-confidence, and a positive self-image. Additionally, being part of a kickboxing community fosters a sense of belonging and provides a supportive social network, which can enhance their overall well-being.
Skill Development and Discipline
Kickboxing offer an avenue for children to acquire and refine a wide range of skills. Whether it's motor skills like throwing, or kicking, or more specialized techniques in specific sports, children learn and improve their abilities through practice and coaching.

Kickboxing also instill discipline and time management as children must dedicate time to regular training, adhere to rules, and work towards personal and team goals.

They learn the value of perseverance, dedication, and hard work, which can be applied to other areas of their lives, such as academics or personal pursuits.

Where Can My Child Learn Kickboxing?
Want to try Kickboxing, but don’t know where to go? Come and join us at Active Zone. We run a credible kids kickboxing program with a grading system accredited by WAKO. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today for some action and lots of fun! Follow us on our social media pages for more information on the classes we have

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Can Sports Promote Cognitive Development in Children?

3/13/2023

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Benefits of kids kickboxing

There is evidence-based research to suggest that sports and physical activity can enhance cognitive development in several ways.

Exercise Promotes Blood Flow and Oxygen to Brain
Regular physical activity has been shown to increase blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain, which can help to improve cognitive function. Studies have also shown that exercise can lead to the production of growth factors that promote the growth of new brain cells and the formation of new neural connections.
Improve Cognitive Focus
Sports and physical activity can help to improve attention, focus, and memory. Research has shown that children who participate in sports have better academic performance and are better able to concentrate and stay on task in the classroom.
Sports Provide Platform for Social Skills Development
Sports can help to develop important social skills, such as teamwork, communication, and leadership, which can also have a positive impact on cognitive development. Developing social skills recruits a different part of the brain (medial prefrontal cortex), which can contribute to greater cognitive development.
Use Kickboxing as the Sport for your Child
With the strong research to support the use of sports as a tool to build cognitive development, use the sport of Kickboxing to build your child's development today! Our kids kickboxing program are perfect for ages 3 to 13, with the syllabus accredited by the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO).

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Learn Better Through "Play" (feat. Kickboxing)

3/6/2023

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2 Kids balancing equipment on their legs while kickboxing - learning through play

Our kids in their classes learning through kickboxing-based games

Research has shown that children learn better through play. Play can come through many forms, but for today, we'll focus on play through Kickboxing.

What is Play?
Play essentially is allowing a child to have fun through activities. Play provides opportunities for children to explore, experiment, and problem-solve in a safe and enjoyable environment. Through play, children can develop social skills, language skills, cognitive skills, and physical skills.

How Play can Benefit your Child?
For example, when children engage in imaginative play, they are able to practice communication and social interaction skills, as well as develop their creativity and problem-solving abilities. When children play with blocks or puzzles, they are developing their spatial reasoning and math skills. And when children engage in physical play, such as running, jumping, and climbing, they are developing their gross motor skills and overall physical health.

Play is also an effective way for children to learn and retain new information. When children are interested and engaged in what they are learning, they are more likely to remember and apply that knowledge later on.

Is there Play during our Kickboxing classes?
At the end of each class, we introduce fun kickboxing-based games to reinforce the learnings they have undergone. This helps to strengthen the learning experiences for the child and enhance the absorption of the skills.

Therefore, play is an important part of early childhood education, and parents and educators should encourage children to engage in a variety of play-based activities to promote their development and learning.

Where Can My Child Learn Kickboxing?
Want to try Kickboxing, but don’t know where to go? Come and join us at Active Zone. We run a credible kids kickboxing program with a grading system accredited by WAKO. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today for some action and lots of fun! Follow us on our social media pages for more information on the classes we have.

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Make Friends and Build Social Skills with Kickboxing

3/3/2023

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Making friends is an essential part of a child's social and emotional development, and it plays an important role in their overall well-being. Here at Active Zone, we encourage children to build meaningful friendships which will help enhance their social skills development. Here are some reasons why it's important for kids to make friends:

Socialization
Making friends allows kids to learn how to socialize and interact with others. This helps them develop social skills such as communication, problem-solving, empathy, and cooperation. This skill will be highly beneficial for children regardless of any age!
Self-Esteem
Having friends can boost a child's self-esteem and confidence. When children feel accepted and valued by their peers, they are more likely to have a positive self-image. Research has shown that low self-esteem has often lead younger people to develop negative disorders such as depression and anxiety. By building positive self-esteem, we reduce the chances of developing these negative disorders which can plaque the rest of a child's life.
Fun and Enjoyment
Friends provide kids with opportunities to have fun and enjoy their time. Playing games, exploring new places, or just hanging out can create happy memories that last a lifetime.
Exposure to Diversity
Making friends with children from different backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs can broaden a child's perspective and help them appreciate diversity. These experiences and skill will stay with them for the rest of their lives, allowing them to transfer these useful skills into their next schooling journey and even through to their career.

Overall, having friends helps children develop important social and emotional skills, feel supported, and enjoy life.

Where Can My Child Learn Kickboxing?
Want to try Kickboxing, but don’t know where to go? Come and join us at Active Zone. We run a credible kids kickboxing program with a grading system accredited by WAKO. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today for some action and lots of fun! Follow us on our social media pages for more information on the classes we have.

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