How Do You Become A Professional Kick Boxer?
• Locate a mixed martial arts (MMA) school or gym in your area. • Look for a qualified kick boxing instructor. An instructor should be certified by an accredited association, such as the American Council on Exercise (ACE), or have passed a kick boxing certification exam from a licensed training facility. Instructors also should be experienced in the proper kick boxing techniques. Martial arts belts typically indicate their level of expertise. • Learn the MMA terminology. Most of the terms used by announcers during kick boxing competitions detail the competitors’ positions and how they move from one position to another. • Attend an MMA or kickboxing exhibition so you will know what to expect. A kickboxing competition will give you a chance to talk to some of the fighters about how they got started in the sport. • Hire a manager and trainer. They will help you get into top-notch condition, arrange your matches, negotiate payments, and promote you and your kickboxing competitions. • Gain
