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KICKBOXING MOVES!!

4.) Some techniques for kicking during kickboxing include:

•Front kick or push Kick/high Kick – Striking face or chest on with the heel of the foot

•Side kick – Striking with the side or heel of the foot with leg parallel to the ground, can be performed to either the head or body

•Semi-circular kick or forty five degree roundhouse kick

•Roundhouse kick or circle kick – Striking with the front of the foot or the lower shin to the head or the body in a chopping motion

5.) Matthew McConaughey, the famous American actor is a kickboxing fan, as you can often find him in the crowd at UFC and boxing events around the world. He trained to do Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts for his role as a fighter in an upcoming movie, however, he was injured during one of his training sessions. That didn’t stop the actor from boxing: he does UFC training frequently.

6.) The well-known Madonna is also a long-time fan of kickboxing. She is starting a worldwide chain of fitness clubs that are based on kickboxing, named after one of her albums. The “Hard Candy Fitness” gym first opened in Mexico City, but are making their way to Russia, Argentina, Brazil, and throughout Europe.

7.) We all know Kelly Clarkson as an outstanding singer, but outside of her fame and fortune, she pursues in kickboxing to stay in shape. She says that the fighting routines help her to burn more calories than ever, and help her in building muscles at the same time.

The hottest celebs involved in the sport!

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