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[beth6395]

I need all your help again. And again a big Thank You to Carolyn for getting me on the right track. I am sceduled for my CPR certification on May 20th and I registered for the Kickboxing certification through AFAA, that workshop is July 29th. My question is how did you learn to make your routine with music? Does this make sense? I have only worked out to DVD's in home. My first degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do is years ago and when I taught the class we did not use music. I did somewhat of a search but it is not really giving me what I want. I tried to register for the kickboxing practical skills and choreography but they do not have anything scheduled in my state. So I would like to find out if anyone could help me out with a website or books I will only be teaching Kickboxing right now. Basically, is there a technique for cueing, is there a formula to follow it seems 3 sets of anywhere from 8-15 reps can you use any old music or is there music specifically made for fitness? I would like to start by teaching at my children's school next fall just to get some experience maybe a rec center in my area or a VFW Hall for steady teaching. I do not seem to have anyone in the area that teaches kickboxing to go and sit in or shadow I will keep looking. Again any help with routine or music is greatly appreciated. I do apologize if this seems to be a little ignorant on my part but there seems to be so many knowledgeable individuals on this board that I feel comfortable asking your advice and help that I can not get hands on here.

Beth6395

 

[Poochy]

Well .. depending on how you want to set up your class .. and what type of kickboxing class are you talking about? Like cardio-kickboxing - or bag work - or a bootcamp style of kickboxing - or straight forward drills??

IMHO - my cardio kickboxing incorporates more traditional "aerobic" moves (jacks, plunges, grapevines, scissors) along with your traditional kicks and punches .. think of Cathe's kick max .. the music I use is usually qued to 140 bpm

I also teach a bootcamp style class .. that combines kickboxing, drills, cardio, weights and shaping circuits .. the music tempo is usually 130 bpm (step tempo)

If you are interested in an intensity type workout with a varied tempo .. the temp should range from 128 bpm to 145 bpm ..

.. I like to use Power Music .. the music is qued perfectly for each format you teach .. check out www.powermusic.com

There is also Muscle Mix music which is good too .. also on Collage Video website they have a selection of music and instructional videos .. you might want to check out www.collagevideo.com


:7 Hope this helps!!

 

[newswoman13]

Hi - Good for you for taking the steps to do what you love! And, your question is farrrrr from ignorant. ; ) Never question your own questions! Ask away, I do!

Poochy gave you great advice re: websites for music. I've always either made my own tapes (just dubbing from cds), used cds like Jock Jams, and mostly I have a friend who makes my tapes -- he's got a fancy system to create a 32-count stream of tunes.

I will say -- MUSIC IS KEY. Scroll through those websites and listen. Only buy what you love -- music energy is half the magic of teaching. You gotta love it. If you love it, your class will love it.

As far as breaking down your class, maybe use each tune for a pattern or combo. I don't teach kickboxing, but for example:

Tune #1, 5 min. = warm up and stretch
Tune #2, 4 min. = side kick, upper cut combo
Tune #3, 4 min. = upper cut, side kick, jax combo
..... etc.
until you get to the end for a relaxing cool down and stretch, once again, to music you love.

Just think about creating your class from chunks. Know each tune, create a mini-combo/pattern for that tune, then add to that. That takes away the overwhelming factor from having to memorize a 45-minute routine. Make sense? Just build chunks, then paste them together.

Best of luck -- just practice on your own (actually talking to pretend students while you're moving), and be yourself!

 

[meredith]

It's really important to practice the whole thing, especially the cueing. That's critical. The cues have to be practically automatic before you go teach because you will be nervous.

The other thing is make a "cheat sheet" with a big sharpie on a sheet of paper with abreviations/symbols that you understand. Tape it on the mirror. If you freeze, you will be able to look at it and pick back up. After a few classes, you won't need it any more.

Practice is just key. Do not go in there and think you can wing it. I have seen people do this, it's a mistake. Do not think you will ad-lib anything at first. You will be too nervous. After you've done it for a while, you'll be able to ad-lib.

 

[beth6395]

Thanks so much I am researching away and I am sure I will have much more to ask.

Beth6395