What is 'Kickboxing'?
Modern kickboxing as we know it first appeared in America during the 1970's.
The need for a full contact ring based martial art arose during the huge
martial arts boom of this period. In the 1960's the Japanese decided to
take their ancient art of karate to the world. Several top Sensei's (teacher/master)
were sent out to share their art with the west. Many of the students who
were involved in this period wanted to compete and test their skills for
real. Karate competitions were either semi contact, or full contact with
no attacks directly to the face , making the combat unrealistic. Many of
the first western blackbelts had come from a boxing background as this and
wrestling had pretty much been the only combat sports available to them.
These fighters longed to compete for real and so the ring sport of kickboxing
was born !
WHAT MAKES TAURUS DIFFERENT ?
As well as all the techniques required for competition in the ring, the
Taurus syllabus also includes very REALISTIC self defense. As well as being
a kickboxing and karate champion Taurus chief instructor Jimmy Hamilton
is also a 4th Dan black belt and incorporates real self defense into the
syllabus bringing the techniques that ACTUALLY WORK from karate, ju jitsu,
muay thai and boxing. All of which we as an association have vast experience
in.
WILL I HAVE TO FIGHT ?
Very few people who train in ring sports actually wish to compete and our regular
classes (not fighters sessions) cater for your needs individually building your
fitness, confidence and ability as your training progresses. However Taurus
Kickboxing produces high quality professional fighters and compete regularly
both locally and around the country on the best shows. Our current stable of
fighters includes several pro kickboxing champions and students have the opportunity
to train with and be coached by some of the best fighters in the country. (We
currently have 2 fighters ranked top 2 in the country in their respective weight
divisions). Taurus Promotions also hosts prestigious local events so that fighters
can compete on home soil.
Taurus Kickboxing is female, beginner, junior and student friendly. There is no intimidation and no bullying. We have a safe, friendly environment.
How to join in.....
Simply turn up to Saints Gym on Tuesday at 7pm or Thurday at 6pm. Bring a t-shirt and shorts
(or tracky bottoms). Kickboxing is practiced barefoot - please keep your
toe nails short.
The hardest part is turning up - once you are here, you will love it!