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Kickboxing

Martial Arts

What is Chinese kickboxing ?

Chinese kickboxing is called Sanshou or Sanda (full contact) or Qinda (light contact) and is a modern unarmed combat sport that developed from traditional wushu techniques, and primarily makes use of boxing, kicking, throwing, takedowns wrestling and defensive techniques. Here is a description of Sanda by our world governing body –

Sanda is a modern unarmed combat sport that developed from traditional wushu techniques, and primarily makes use of punching, kicking, throwing, wrestling and defensive techniques.

  • Competition bouts take place on an elevated platform called a “leitai,” which is 80cm in height, 8m in width and 8m in length, and comprises of a frame covered in high density foam with a canvas cover. On the ground surrounding the platform is a protective cushion that is 30cm in height and 2 meters in width. Competing athletes wear protective gear that includes a headguard, chest protector, and gloves, as well as a mouthguard and a jockstrap.

  • Competition bouts comprise of 3 rounds in total, each lasting two minutes with a one-minute rest period between rounds. Apart from illegal blows and methods, sanda athletes may employ punching, kicking and throwing techniques from all styles of wushu. Valid striking areas are: the head, the trunk (including the chest, abdomen, waist and back), and the legs. The full-contact bouts are free flowing and exciting, and athletes are awarded points by the sideline judges for successfully-executed techniques based on the scoring criteria. An athlete will be declared the winner if he or she wins 2 out of the 3 rounds of a bout.

First we warm up, which is usually a mixture of fitness training and basic kickboxing techniques, followed by dynamic stretching. Then the class consists of punching and boxing skills, kicking and sweeping techniques, throws and takedowns, defence and evasion, then sparring when experienced enough in basic techniques.

Who can attend classes ?

Classes in and around Canterbury are open to everyone, any age from 5-50, any gender, and any level, if you want to do for competition or just for fun and self-defence that’s fine. Please see our timetable.

To arrange for private lessons or if you’d like to start your own classes as a group, please contact us.

As kickboxing is a fighting art and sport there is an emphasis on discipline and respect, it will improve your focus and concentration, make you stronger, fitter and will reduce stress levels, whilst it being fun.

Competition bouts comprise of 3 rounds in total, each lasting two minutes with a one-minute rest period between rounds. The full-contact bouts are free flowing and exciting, and athletes are awarded points by the sideline judges for successfully executed techniques based on the scoring criteria.