Free kickboxing timer for kickboxing workouts, bag work, and cardio kickboxing classes. 2–3 minute round timing with 1-minute rest.
Cardio kickboxing classes: 2–3 minutes per station. Competitive kickboxing training: 3 minutes (same as boxing). Traditional Muay Thai: 3–5 minutes (Muay Thai is a form of kickboxing). The 3-minute round standard covers all striking kickboxing disciplines and provides enough time for combination development.
Build from simple to complex: Jab-cross (2 punches). Jab-cross-hook. Jab-cross-roundhouse kick. Jab-cross-left kick-right kick. Jab-cross-hook-body kick-head kick. Start each round with 1–2 combinations and add complexity as you warm up. End each round with a power combination at full speed.
Kickboxing burns more calories than boxing per round because kicks engage the largest muscle groups (glutes, hamstrings, quadriceps) in addition to upper body. A 3-minute kickboxing round burns 40–60 calories vs 30–45 for boxing. Total body involvement also produces more comprehensive functional fitness.
Yes — you don't need a heavy bag for kickboxing training. Shadowkickboxing (shadowboxing + kicks in the air) is highly effective and appropriate for beginners. Focus on form over power. Start with 6 × 2-minute rounds and progress to 10 × 3-minute rounds over 6–8 weeks.
Start with the roundhouse kick (body and head levels) — the most common kickboxing technique. Progress to: front kick (teep), side kick (defensive), back kick, hook kick. Each kick should be thrown with hip rotation and retracted quickly. Practice each individually before combining with punches.