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Kickboxing Classes in Rotherham at Dragonfoot Academy

Welcome to Dragonfoot Kickboxing & Boxing Academy, where we offer exceptional kickboxing classes in Rotherham, designed for all skill levels. Situated in Swinton, Rotherham, our classes blend the art of kickboxing with the discipline of martial arts, providing an unparalleled experience in fitness, competition, and self defence.

 

What is Kickboxing?

Kickboxing is a dynamic sport combining powerful elements from karate and Western boxing. It is not just about delivering punches and kicks but also a fantastic way to achieve weight loss, boost fitness, and enhance self defence skills.

 

The Training Experience

Our sessions focus on a vast range of techniques, including jabs, crosses, hooks, as well as front kicks, side kicks, and spinning kicks—all aimed above the waist. We incorporate both Light and Full Contact styles, reflecting the diversity found in kickboxing gyms worldwide.

 

Safety First in Kickboxing

At Dragonfoot Academy, safety is paramount. Forget the misconceptions about kickboxing being only about rigorous sparring. We ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone. Our Tuesday classes focus on non-contact training, with techniques honed through pad work and bag exercises. By Thursday, the option to spar is available, segregated to cater to varied comfort and skill levels.

 

Meet Our Instructors

Our classes are led by the accomplished Team Dragonfoot founder and World Champion Chief Instructor Jon Green, 7th Dan, alongside assistant chief instructor and multiple national champion Graham Blackwell, 4th Dan. With us, you are assured of professional guidance, irrespective of your ability or goals.

 

Is Kickboxing Right for You?

Whether you’re looking to channel your energy positively, achieve your weight loss goals, or simply explore a new hobby, kickboxing offers something for everyone. Join our family-friendly sessions and discover how we help individuals gain prowess in self defence while improving overall health and wellness.

Join us at Dragonfoot Kickboxing & Boxing Academy in Rotherham—where fitness meets fun, and everyone is welcome in our martial arts community.

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Kickboxing is a popular professional sport, similar to MMA or Boxing. Many cities have martial arts studios that offer specialized classes in kickboxing. However, with its high energy vibe kickboxing is quite popular with the general public as well. Many gyms offer non-contact kickboxing classes as aerobic exercise and with good reason. There are lots of benefits for using kickboxing as a form of exercise.​

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Cardiovascular Benefits

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Picture yourself on a five-mile run. How do you feel? Tired, out of breath, and sweaty are all images that probably come to mind. When we run, we increase the energetic demands of our muscles. Our muscles need more oxygen and sugar to make more energy. So, we breathe deeper, and our hearts beat faster to circulate that oxygen to the rest of the body.

 

This type of exercise is called cardiovascular because it puts demands on the heart and lungs. Although it might feel bad in the moment, cardiovascular exercise is actually very important for keeping the heart healthy.

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Luckily for us, running isn't the only way to get your heart rate up. Kickboxing involves lots of rapid movement and can easily increase your heart rate to a similar pace as running. Kickboxing often uses interval training, where participants exercise at peak output for 30 seconds to a couple of minutes and then rest. This type of training is called high-intensity interval training and has been shown to be especially good for burning calories and increasing cardiovascular fitness.

 

Kickboxing improves cardiovascular health

 

Studies have shown that after only five weeks of kickboxing cardiovascular health can be greatly improved. Participants increased their VO2 max, a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen a person can use during physical activity. A greater VO2 max means your body is more efficient at getting oxygen and using it, so you can generate more energy and thus more movement. Some of the most elite aerobic athletes, like cyclists and runners, have extremely high VO2 max levels.

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Another study done in China demonstrated that not only can a consistent kickboxing routine improve VO2 max, but it can also improve the strength of your heart. After one year of regular kickboxing training participants' VO2 max was higher and their resting heart rate lower than their peers. Now, a lower heart rate might seem counterproductive, but it's actually a sign that your heart is getting stronger. A stronger heart needs to beat less to carry out the same amount of work, so athletes with stronger hearts actually have lower resting heart rates.

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Strength Benefits

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Kickboxing can increase muscle strength as well as cardiovascular health. Not only are you using back, chest, and core strength to turn your body into the punches and kicks, but you're constantly keeping your arms elevated. With some boxing gloves weighing over a pound, this can be no small feat. It's no wonder that kickboxing produces strength gains.