KICKBOXING – LIBERTYVILLE MUAY THAI – ADULT (AGES 15+) 

If you’re brand new and have no experience, that’s perfect because you’ll be able to train like a fighter and get into fighting shape, Focusing on Self Defense in an environment cultivated for all skill levels from beginners to experienced fighters.

Our Program encompasses all of the technical aspects of kickboxing while working at an intense yet healthy pace that will help you reach your self defense and fitness goals.

The foundation for all techniques lies in lower-body mechanics.  We will work with to refine your “ready” or “fight” stance while your hips work as the primary movers for generating force. Hips and Shoulders move in one coordinated movement, maximizing force generation.

We’ll work with you to develop your Body Mechanics, Stance and Footwork that is suited to your style, your skills, and your abilities

While Sparring is limited to those who wish to spar, but is relative to good, practical self-defense experience… Striking is of the utmost importance.  

Boxing, Kickboxing and Muay Thai strikes are a focus in most of our Martial Arts Programs. We will help you establish good techniques while utilizing hands, elbows, knees and legs to throw strikes.

Clinching is inside fighting where you control the head and arms and strike with your knees and elbows. Our Kickboxing Program will focus on knees strikes, positioning, sweeps, elbow work and the cardio needed to be successful at clinch work.

If your defensive skills are good, you can make it difficult for your opponent to find that target. We will help you refine your defensive skillset with Parry, Block, Dodge, Return, Sidestepping and Rolling with the Punches.

If you have been wondering how the good kickboxers/boxers learned the impressive boxing techniques they exhibit in the ring, padwork and partner drills may be your answer. Our drills are designed to help you develop your fighting reflexes, defense technique, fighting strategy, and punching technique. 

These techniques are great for developing accuracy, timing, rhythm, strategy and style. 

The impact of training with heavy bags leads to the strengthening of muscles and bones over time while throwing repetitive kicks on the heavy bag can help to improve body coordination and balance. 

Most importantly… You will working with a heavy bag forces you to get creative. The standard one-two-kick combination gets stale very quickly, especially if you are sparring. Regular bag work challenges students to develop a wide range of combos so as to be more unpredictable.

The instructors at The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts have trained for many years to make sure everything we teach is reality based. We’ve trained under some of the best martial artists in the world and are dedicated to staying on the cutting-edge of REALISTIC martial arts training – for ourselves and for you!

Many times when we think about the benefits of martial arts – self-esteem, respect, self-discipline and focus – we generally associate them with children and not adults. The reality is that our martial arts programs have the same benefits for kids and adults alike. At The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts, we believe all levels of martial arts are built upon the same philosophy …and… Nothing can take the place of the security in knowing that you can defend yourself should the need ever arise.

Martial arts at The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts means much more than just self-defense. It also builds mental focus. Our Kickboxing Classes will help you maintain control over yourself and your environment. It teaches you to handle emotions, stay calm, be persistent and provides you with the tools and willpower you need to stay focused. The physical activity derived from our curriculum will help you find reserves of energy you didn’t realize you had. Through the discipline of our Libertyville Kickboxing Program, you will learn to channel that energy into productivity at home… and in the workplace.

These are some of the most overlooked benefits of our Kickboxing Program in Libertyville. At The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts, you will achieve greater flexibility of your muscles, joints and ligaments. Flexibility is a positive “Double Edged Sword” with improvement to your posture and an enhancement to your ability to move through a full body range of motion. These Martial Arts benefits will also help you age in a healthier way while improving the overall quality of your life.

Because of the greater intensity in the strikes and kicks of our Martial Arts Programs, you will be subjecting your body to more aggressive movements. This results in intense calorie burning… which then results in natural weight loss and an improvement in overall physical and mental health. Our Martial arts classes will teach you to practice your set of movements until you have the correct form down pat. This kind of mental focus and discipline can easily be carried over into forming the mental toughness you need to push yourself… while achieving your weight loss goals at the same time.

Feeling stressed out? No need to look beyond our Kickboxing Program! Psychologists have found positive correlations between training in Martial Arts and lower levels of hostility, aggression …and better yet… higher levels of self-esteem and positive mental attitudes compared to any other sport. At The Northshore Academy of Martial Arts, we understand that cutting stress and learning to handle yourself both physically and mentally are important benefits that you can take advantage of in your everyday life.