The primary purposes and goals at Leicester PKA are to: 1. Establish standards for the training of students in Martial Arts. 2.Promote and encourage the training of all Leicester PKA members in the technical and safety aspects of Kickboxing. 3.Promote and encourage the participation of the general public in Kickboxing and widen the knowledge of [...]

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The following is a list of compulsory standards for all members of the Leicester PKA (N.B. their order has no bearing on importance, they are all equally important): 1. Leicester PKA licences must be obtained by all beginners immediately and annually renewed by all. 2. Leicester PKA Kickboxing instructors must have additional teaching insurance when [...]

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The Leicester PKA Instructor rating is awarded to individuals who have completed an Instructor Development Course and achieved a Leicester PKA- Kick boxing Black Belt. Leicester PKA Instructors receive refresher training in PKA standards, procedures, philosophies and teaching methods. They are evaluated in various areas, which include practical teaching ability, technical skill, attitude and professionalism. [...]

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Consider these facts. Does a marathon runner practice for the race by doing sprints? Does a scholar of chemistry study art? Does a child  try to learn to write without a pen? Obviously the answer is no in every case. Train for the action you intend to perform. Stretching in Martial Arts For years in [...]

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As part of Leicester PKA’s on going commitment to a high standard of instruction we would like to inform you about how you are graded and assessed as part of the kickboxing syllabus. Firstly, its not just your form that decides a level of proficiency nor is it your level of kickboxing skill. Although kickboxing [...]

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