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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Should I start now?? | 1/15/2012 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: Hey I have wanted to do kickboxing for several years but never got around to doing it. I am 13 ... A: Katie, Nothing wrong with starting either KB or Muay Thai. But at age 13, be careful with fighting ... | ||
| hi | 12/17/2011 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: ...how do u do..? my age is 21 and weight is 48 kg...i am going to gym also... my boxing training ... A: Kettavan, A 45-minute boxing workout with calisthenic exercise is fine for cardiovascular fitness ... | ||
| hiiiiiiiii | 12/15/2011 | Heath |
| Q: ..?? sir i joined in boxing before 2 weeks...they teach me left and right move...and little left ... A: to stay big without slimming down while boxing you just need to eat more food... you should be ... | ||
| hiiiiiiiii | 12/12/2011 | Heath |
| Q: ..?? sir i joined in boxing before 2 weeks...they teach me left and right move...and little left ... A: its really not about how many moves you know, its about how many moves you perfected to the point ... | ||
| when | 11/16/2011 | Heath |
| Q: ...how do u do..?? i joined kickboxing today....weekly 3days class... when i can use the word that ... A: There is no specific time to say that you will be a kickboxer, everybody learning process is ... | ||
| knee surgery | 10/27/2011 | Heath |
| Q: I have had knee surgery a few years ago. Is it safe to start a kickboxing program or would a ... A: kickboxing is tough on the knees if you get into the sparring. but if you just do kickboxing for ... | ||
| children and kickboxing | 10/27/2011 | Heath |
| Q: I would like to start my 9 year old son in kickboxing. Is this a safe age to start or should I wait ... A: The age to start your child in kickboxing is really up to the child if he can listen and follow ... | ||
| gain | 10/26/2011 | Heath |
| Q: . i m 21...i m always felt abt my body shape...eventhough i m 21 my height s more than 5'8...but ... A: Hey Murali, To gain weight with muscle mass you will need to up your food intake. you will need to ... | ||
| Six pack | 10/26/2011 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: ..how do u do...? actually i m trying to get Six pack last 2-3 weeks without any diet... is ther ... A: Kettavan, There's no one single best exercise for six-pack. Actually the entire training of the ... | ||
| before | 10/26/2011 | Heath |
| Q: .how are you..? well from next month onwards i plan to go kickboxing... but enter into ... A: Hey Murali, entering in kickboxing you will need to get flexibility if you dont already have it and ... | ||
| what should do..? | 10/12/2011 | Heath |
| Q: Heath....how do u do... i hav some question..i ll ask one by one... i m murali 20 old... question ... A: I see that we are going to become very good friends in such a short time..lol stretches that you ... | ||
| what should do..? | 10/11/2011 | Heath |
| Q: Heath....how do u do... i hav some question..i ll ask one by one... i m murali 20 old... question ... A: Kickboxing is done by weight classes so weight doesn't matter that much cause you will be fighting ... | ||
| Diet and Supplement Nutrition | 8/20/2011 | Heath |
| Q: Although a beginner in supplemanets I'm 45 years old (male) and have been training Mixed Martial ... A: This is a question for your family doctor. Since im not there and dont know your current health ... | ||
| Sanda or Kickboxing Rules | 8/6/2011 | Heath |
| Q: I just had a Sanda fight and it was unanimous that I was winning, however, I vomited in the second ... A: Hey Adam, Sorry to hear that you got sick in the middle of the fight. Any time you start a bout and ... | ||
| kickboxing for loosin weight | 2/7/2011 | Heath |
| Q: i have a pear shaped body and have recently put lots of weight on my bottom and thighs i was ... A: Kickboxing is good cardio workout if done properly. As long as you stretch about 10-15 min prior and ... | ||
| Krav Maga | 1/9/2011 | Heath |
| Q: I have been training krav maga in Italy for these last four months and I'm enjoying it. I would like ... A: To answer your firstthere are no online program to my knowledge. but you can start with the basic ... | ||
| want your views on my problem | 12/8/2010 | Heath |
| Q: i have a great interest in bodybuilding i want to gain proper size and then want to maintain it, i ... A: theres a place for weightlifting and kickboxing if done properly. i started at 175lbs and i lifted ... | ||
| i gained weight | 12/2/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: i ve been working out for 2 months now doing kickboxing 3 times a week , power pump which is weight ... A: Helena, This isn't really a kickboxing question, is it? So I'm going to give you my opinion because ... | ||
| Old Injury & Kickboxing | 9/16/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: I am 55,overweight with a bad ankle-broke it years ago, which means I have limited movement in it. ... A: Leah, Off the top of my head without knowing any more of the specifics of your injury I'd say ... | ||
| Kickboxing Training | 8/16/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: I am 15 years old and I participating in Kickboxing and Kung Fu Do you have any workouts for me. I ... A: Jay, If you don't want to "stunt" your growth "by using weights" then use the tool you'll always ... | ||
| Kickboxing at home | 7/21/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: he'd hold pads and I'd kick or do elbows. I only like the hitting something part. The local gyms ... A: Kelly, According to the young women who are members of my Fitness Kickboxing program here in Miami, ... | ||
| Weight Training | 7/11/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: Just want to ask if it is good to incorparate weight training into my every day schedule hitting ... A: Mark, I don't see a problem incorporating weight training but just not every day. As far as specific ... | ||
| Kickboxing | 3/19/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: Have a match in about 2 weeks. Its a 1:30 rounds 3 rounds. First match ever in my 30's. Anyway, ... A: My suggestion Ro, Sounds like you and your training partners went a little too hard in your ... | ||
| kickboxing | 3/19/2010 | Heath |
| Q: I have a match coming up on next month April 3. Last tues, I was put through sparring 3 rounds, 2 ... A: Taking a fight on short notice is never a smart thing to do. Thats why fighters must stay in shape ... | ||
| getting back to it | 2/17/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: i have recently had a baby and am trying to get back into my kickboxing routine. i tried to stay ... A: M, Sounds like you're doing great already... you'll be back to your pre-baby weight and self soon! ... | ||
| Best MA for my goal... | 2/16/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: I want to know what would be the most effective Martial Art to study for self defense since I feel ... A: Zirk, Thanks for the question... First off, don't discount the Muay Thai and Kickboxing as effective ... | ||
| Looking to start Kickboxing | 1/27/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: As the subject says I'm interested in learning kickboxing. I've never been much into sports but I'd ... A: John, Here's what I've found: Arkansas College of Martial Arts Kenpo, Jujitsu, Kickboxing, Jeet ... | ||
| Muay That | 1/25/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: -Mr. Woods I wanted to know if you could direct me to a high quality Muay Thai trainer in Fairfax, ... A: Kevin, Without going to Google myself and doing search, the only Muay Thai instructors I know in ... | ||
| hip replacment | 1/18/2010 | Heath |
| Q: i am 27 years old when i was 13 i was told i need it to have a hip replacement due to arthritis. but ... A: Any time you have major surgery done doesn't mean you have to quit your favorite activity. but ... | ||
| heavy bag pole stand | 1/7/2010 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: I've been training Muay Thai for a year now. Recently got my own heavy bag (medium size 33x90 ... A: Kev, No 1 metre deep doesn't sound too much to me. You need as much stability as possible. Those ... | ||
| Training Programme | 12/14/2009 | Heath |
| Q: Hey there, I'm 17 and from Wales. I've been doing kickboxing for 3 months and love it. Amazing ... A: Best way for cardio is to run 3-5 miles a day, jumprope for 30-45 min before your workouts. and get ... | ||
| Training Programme | 12/14/2009 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: Hey there, I'm 17 and from Wales. I've been doing kickboxing for 3 months and love it. Amazing ... A: Owen Nothing I'd like to do more than help you out but the truth is what you're asking for is ... | ||
| Full-contact kickboxing | 12/12/2009 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: I am 18 and have been training kickboxing for almost 1 year now. I have belt-grade green 1, which is ... A: Greetings Mat, if you're looking for combination drills then go to YouTube or ExpertViallge.com and ... | ||
| leg stretching machines | 11/30/2009 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: i was wondering which is the better form of leg stretching machines e.g. ratchet hydraulic etc ... A: To be truthful, I don't have an opinion on either type of stretching machine because I've never been ... | ||
| Just Starting Out | 11/28/2009 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: Hey Dwight Ive always had a facination with boxing and kickboxing. (MOSTLY kickboxin) but were i ... A: Lee, Thanks for your question and I'll do the best that I can. It's difficult to give advice and ... | ||
| Medical Benefits of thai-boxing | 10/15/2009 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: I am thinking of starting Muay-thai boxing, and I was wondering if you could tell me a bit about the ... A: Nicklas, Good for you starting Muay Thai. When it's well taught Muay Thai provides strength training ... | ||
| boxing routine | 9/29/2009 | Heath |
| Q: I was wondering if you could hepl me with a rutine. I know how to throw the basic boxing punches. I ... A: Boxing routine: 15 min stretches 3X3 minute rounds Shadow boxing (30 second ... | ||
| i wanna join! | 9/16/2009 | Dwight Woods |
| Q: can girls join your programs? how old do you have to be to join? where are you located? how much ... A: Heather, Thanks for your interest... here are your answers 1. yes, girls can join our program 2. ... | ||
| kickboxing | 9/12/2009 | Heath |
| Q: ive been training as a kickboxer for about 7 years now.i want to open my own kickboxing club which ... A: There are no particular rules. you might want to check local authorities of what laws they go by for ... | ||
| Training | 8/30/2009 | Heath |
| Q: I am a beginner and I need to get in shape before I start learning the sparring techniques. What ... A: Hey Gina, You will wanna make sure your cardio is good, so start jump roping or running 5 miles ... | ||
Dwight Woods
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions relating to training and teaching methods for different kickboxing arts.
Experience
I am an instructor of Muay Thai, the Thai national art. I am also an instructor of Boxe Francaise-Savate, the French martial art. I am also an instructor of Jun Fan Gung Fu/Kickboxing, the personal art of the late Bruce Lee.
Organizations
Thai Boxing Association of the uSA
Boxe Francaise-Savate Federation of the uSA
Inosanto International Martial Art Instructors Association
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