I'm sorry but I HATE Kick Punch Combo #3

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Cathlete
Am I alone here? I cannot get myself to enjoy the 3rd Kick Punch combination in KPC. There's absolutely no moves in the entire combo that I enjoy. Should I just go back and do the first combination or just blow it off (as I did tonight) - OR does someone have a modification that they do? I'm really not crazy about side kicks at all.
 
Hi Donna,

Sorry to hear that you HATE combo #3. I have to admit, those double side kicks took a lot of practice before I got them. If you really do not like this combination, then yes, I think repeating the first or second combo would suffice. Side kicks are great for shaping the legs and glutes though.

Diana
 
May I venture to guess that you HATE this section because kicks are hard for you? If so, then just do them lower. Or keep working on them. We often hate the moves that can benefit us the most (because we're not good at them).

If, on the other hand, you can't get past your loathing of this section of the workout, then let's hope you have this on DVD so you can easily skip it or repeat another section you like (but do try it once in a while!).
 
I agree with Kathryn, maybe just try and do it modified. It took a few times before I could do this combo very well and even now sometimes I have trouble. But once you master it, it's loads of fun!

Jo
 
As long as the workout is, you could just skip the combo and still have a heck of a workout. There are also a couple of premixes, that exclude it.

http://www.cathe.com/tab_DVD6.htm

It took me awhile to realize that first kick of the double sidekick is done pretty low to the floor, as you are raising your leg.

Diane
 
I agree that the moves most hated are the ones that I need to work on the most, because they're hitting my weak areas. For me, that's all the more reason to do them more often x( I also agree that combo 3's sidekicks are quite strenuous, as is the entire combo. Modify it by not jumping into the side kicks; do them grounded like she does in CK. Also, don't jump the front kicks, either; do them grounded too. And very importantly, work on your hip flexiblity, as well as your oblique strength. The sidekicks work your obliques very hard.

Think of it as "eating your vegetables", and remind yourself that it's the shortest combo in the bunch. :)

Sandra
 
Yes, yes, yes...it is the side kicks because my flexibility absolutely stinks in my hip sockets. Not so bad on the left side, but really poor on the right. I have a hard time balancing for them too once I start getting a bit tired (which, I'll admit, is somewhere in the middle of combo #1). I'll try the modification of not jumping next time.

Is it really the shortest combo? It seems like the longest to me!I've got to find some hip flexibility exercises!

Thanks ladies. The "eating my vegetables" analogy convinced me. Actually, I kind of like most veggies. I'll pretend it's "eating my fish". Bleah!x(

Oh...and I suppose I'll pay attention to my "a little hard never hurt anyone" quote.
 
Hi Donna,

I use to despise all kickboxing for that very reason. Having the lack of flexibility in my hips. I have been using Janis Saffell's "Dynamic Stretch" workout for a while now and have seen greater flexibility in my hip flexors. She has some great exercises for that area. I love kickboxing now & am loving what it does for my legs & core. I highly recommend the dvd!!

HTH
Aila:)
 
Same here Donna. I got to the point I wouldn't do the video because of this last combo. Then I just told myself it was long enough - I didn't have to do that combo but do all the rest. After two or three times of smugly omitting the last combo, one time I decided I had enough energy I'd do it. I actually enjoy combo #3 now. Go figure?? I reach for this one often now and can't remember the last time I didn't do it all.

Sam
 
Donna, you got me scared! i just ordered this and i know i am going to think of you on the 3rd combo now!!

jes x(
 
Hi Donna,

My form goes completely bad on the double side kick in this combo. I started subbing a single side kick for the double. The cardio intensity is still all there and my form is much better.
 
I usually do what Gayle does: sub in a single side kick for the doubles. I've also found that it is actually easier to do two higher side kicks, rather than one lower and one higher. Doing the two side kicks at different heights tends to throw off my balance.

Shelbygirl
 
I hate to sound like I am not sympathizing with you, but that combo is actually my favorite!! I will agree with the others that it is the toughest section, and some days I skip it if I am too tired!

What motivates me the most is knowing that at the end of that combo, Cathe says "YES, You did it!!!". I say it with her every time and that gets me through it!!

Good luck with all of the suggestions others have made.

Take care, Sandra S
 
I also dislike combo #3 and often skip that section; but, now that I've read some of your suggestions to modify this, I may just try it again tomorrow!:)
Thanks
 
Yeah if you really don't like it just make something else up. Stay on the same beat and count but just make up another little combo that you like better. It's really easy to do. I taught KB for awhile and it is very easy to put stuff together. I think the combo is two 8 counts, so just make something else up that takes that same amount of time that you like better using jab and crosses and some type of kicks. For instance you could do jab cross front kick back kick jump front kick (alternating legs on the front and back) does that make sense? So right jab 1, left cross 2, right front kick 3-4, left back 5-6 kick and as you left leg comes back down use it to propel back up for a right front kick 7-8, or just no jumping if you don't want and keep it right front left back right front without the jumps. This is just one very easy example. Good luck!!
 
I'm doing the second half of this workout tomorrow, so I'm printing out your post to use as reference. Being a computer geek, I have very little imagination to make up my own combo!:)

Thanks!
 
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