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Free online courseKickboxing lessons

Duration of the online course: 1 hours and 37 minutes

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Build kickboxing skills fast with this free online course—footwork, punches, kicks, combos and defense, plus home drills to boost fitness and confidence.

In this free course, learn about

  • Ring footwork basics: moving, angles, and balance to control distance
  • Proper kickboxing stance setup (orthodox/southpaw), guard, and weight distribution
  • Core punches: jab, cross, hook, uppercut mechanics and common kickboxing adjustments
  • Close-range strikes: correct elbow and knee technique, targeting, and safety reminders
  • Kicks: front (lead vs rear), roundhouse, sidekick (shuffle), back kick fundamentals
  • Spinning backfist: correct movement order, pivoting, and control to avoid over-rotation
  • Key combinations and which attacks fit long-, mid-, and close-range exchanges
  • Bag drills and shadowboxing structure; first focus points for effective solo practice
  • Using weights and resistance bands in shadowboxing to build speed-endurance and form
  • Strength, core, aerobic, flexibility, and balance training to support kickboxing performance
  • Punch defense concepts (slips/rolls/lean back), including weight shift and shoulder turn
  • Kick defenses: front kick defense, roundhouse defense, and body block mechanics
  • Partner pad work and sparring drills; safety reasons for shin guards and proper equipment
  • Training planning: beginner drills, home workouts, women-focused tips, benefits, and gear choices

Course Description

Want a full-body workout that also teaches real striking skills? This free online kickboxing course helps you build coordination, cardio, and confidence while learning technique the right way. You’ll start with the foundations that make everything else work: balanced stance, smart footwork, and clean movement so you can generate power without losing control. With a strong base, you can move more efficiently, strike with purpose, and reduce common beginner mistakes that lead to poor form or unnecessary strain.

From there, the training guides you through essential punches and how they connect in motion, helping you understand distance, timing, and smooth transitions between attacks. You’ll develop crisp mechanics for straight shots and curved punches, then expand into close-range tools that add variety and adaptability. Striking isn’t only about offense, so the course also focuses on protecting yourself—how to respond to punches and kicks, manage range, and stay stable under pressure. The goal is to make your movements feel automatic and reliable, whether you’re training for fitness, self-confidence, or sport.

Kickboxing is unique because powerful kicks blend with boxing-style hands. You’ll learn how to deliver kicks with proper rotation, hip engagement, and balance, as well as when to choose each option based on distance and angle. The lessons connect technique to application with combos, bag work, partner pads, and sparring-focused drills, so you can practice skills in a way that feels athletic and realistic. Guidance on equipment and protective gear helps you train more comfortably and safely when you’re ready to progress.

To support your striking, the course also builds the conditioning that makes you better: shadowboxing variations, resistance and weight options, strength training, core work, balance practice, flexibility, and aerobic sessions. There are beginner-friendly drills, fitness-focused routines, and at-home training ideas, making it easy to stay consistent regardless of space or experience level. If you want a practical path to improved technique and stronger fitness, this course gives you a structured way to train with purpose and measurable progress.

Course content

  • Video class: How to Do Footwork | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the basic rule for moving in a ring during kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do Stances | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Exercise: What is a key aspect of a proper kickboxing stance for a right-handed person?
  • Video class: How to Do a Jab | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the correct way to execute a jab in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Jab Cross | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Exercise: What is a key difference in stance between boxing and kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do an Uppercut | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the correct way to perform a lead uppercut in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Hook | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Exercise: What is a key component when performing a hook in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do an Elbow Strike | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Exercise: _What is important to remember when performing elbows in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Knee Strike | Kickboxing Lessons 03m
  • Exercise: What is the key aspect to improve the knee strike in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Front Kick | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the difference between the lead leg and rear leg front kick in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Roundhouse Kick | Kickboxing Lessons 05m
  • Exercise: What is crucial for executing a proper roundhouse kick in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Sidekick | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the correct way to execute a shuffle side kick in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Back Kick | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Exercise: What is the key initial step in executing a back kick in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Spinning Back Fist | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the correct order of movements when performing a spinning backfist in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do the 3 Best Combos | Kickboxing Lessons 03m
  • Exercise: Which attack is best used in close-range kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Bag Drill | Kickboxing Lessons 03m
  • Exercise: _What are some of the bag drills that can be practiced in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Shadowbox in Kickboxing | Kickboxing Lessons 03m
  • Exercise: What is the first thing to focus on when starting kickboxing shadow boxing?
  • Video class: How to Shadowbox with Weights | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of adding weights to shadow boxing?
  • Video class: How to Strength Train | Kickboxing Lessons 04m
  • Exercise: Which exercise primarily targets triceps during the kickboxing routine?
  • Video class: How to Shadowbox with Resistance Band | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Exercise: What is the main purpose of using a resistance band in this exercise routine?
  • Video class: How to Defend against a Punch | Kickboxing Lessons 03m
  • Exercise: Which defensive technique involves moving the weight to the rear leg and turning the shoulder in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Front Kick Defense | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the goal of front kick defense in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do a Roundhouse Kick Defense | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Video class: How to Do a Body Block | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Exercise: _What is the correct way to block a roundhouse kick to the body in kickboxing?
  • Video class: How to Do Partner Pad Training | Kickboxing Lessons 06m
  • Video class: 5 Sparring Drills | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Exercise: _Why is it important to wear shin guards during the kickboxing sparring drills?
  • Video class: How to Train for Women | Kickboxing Lessons 03m
  • Video class: How to Train Your Core | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Video class: 5 Footwork Drills | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Video class: 4 Drills for Beginners | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Video class: 3 Fitness Drills | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Video class: How to Train at Home | Kickboxing Lessons 02m
  • Video class: How to Balance Train | Kickboxing Lessons 03m
  • Video class: How to Do Aerobic Training | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Video class: How to Do Flexibility Training | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Video class: Top 4 Benefits | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Video class: 3 Essential Training Gear Pieces | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Video class: 5 Essential Sparring Equipment Pieces | Kickboxing Lessons 01m
  • Exercise: _What is the purpose of using laced gloves in kickboxing sparring?
  • Video class: How to Kickbox with Work Train Fight | Kickboxing Lessons 02m

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