I've been drawn to martial arts ever since I was a little boy, so kickboxing at Easton Training Center has been incredibly fun! Every class is a challenge; there's tons of running, lots of burpees, stretching, and shadow boxing before the training even begins! The hands-on training from the amazing staff of coaches showed me that they care about my training and want to see me improve just as much as I do. They are professional, patient, and accommodating to everyone who steps into the gym.
Don't think you have to be a fighter to enjoy class either! People from all walks of life come to this place, ranging from students to mothers, and even other disabled veterans like myself!
Since beginning my training, my physical health have greatly improved. I noticed my muscles are more toned, my stamina during vigorous activities is WAY up, and, for the first time in my life (near the age of 30) I have ABS! What's been more beneficial is the effect it has had on my mental health. I used to be more fearful and anxious, but the training has helped me overcome a lot of fear and given me a sense of control back in my life. If you are consistent, you will see your skill in kickboxing (or BJJ or Muai Thai) improve, showing you that something you are doing WORKS.
If you do read this and decide you want to give it a try, here are two tips I consider to be golden for this class:
If you are a beginner, and even if you've been training for a while, be sure to TAKE IT SLOW. It's tempting to put a lot of power into punches and kicks right away, but good form trumps power. I hurt my shoulder throwing a bad hook because I was throwing too hard without proper form. Trust me; it'll save you a lot of recovery time if you just focus on form.
Also, there's not always a lot of time at the end of class to fully cool down and stretch, but you should always take some time to stretch afterwards. You can stretch on the mats if there is no class coming in, but you can stretch anywhere in the building and no one would care. Stretch!
Overall, I really love Easton Training Center and plan to keep going. It's a lot of fun, the training is effective for all learner levels, the exercise is AWESOME and it's a community of people who just love martial arts and building each other up! Five stars are well deserved!
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Posted 5 years ago