Kickboxing and boxing classes are offered at the Funakoshi Martial Arts Centre.
These classes are run by Louise Acott. Louise comes with a wealth of experience
including:

* 10 years martial arts and fitness experience

* Black singlet in kickboxing, MKK Melbourne

* 4th Kyu Shotokan & Kyokushin Karate, 1st Kyu Funakoshi Karate
* Kickboxing/karate instructor, MKK Melbourne 2000-2002
* Certificate IV in fitness education
* Certificate in personal training
* Certificate in sports nutrition
* Boxing/Circuit/Taebo/Aerobics instructor
* Current level II first aid certificate
* Les Mills accredited combat instructor

Louise currently holds the full contact Kyokushin female heavy-weight title, and has
also been the Victorian heavy-weight kickboxing title holder. Her competitive
experience has included international competition when she competed in world ring
karate in New Zealand in 2001.

The classes are designed for all ages and all fitness levels. Students have options on
whether they want to learn to fight, or better their current skills, or simply learn self-
defense and increase fitness.

Focus mitt work, kick pads, skipping and general endurance training form part of each
class. Correct technique and footwork is a focus, as well as increasing stamina and
strength when executing punches and kick combinations. The use of knees, elbows,
punching, kicking, bag work, sparring (if keen), are all part of the classes.

Also, a grading system (voluntary) is offered to students wanting to progress through
the kickboxing ranks. Grading system is in singlet colours same as karate belt system.

Students registered for Funakoshi Karate are able to 'cross train' in these classes for
free, and vice-versa.

Classes are run from 6:30-7:30pm on Mondays and Thursdays & Saturdays at 9.30am

Saturdays we also offer Cardio Kick class from 9-9.30am which is similar to Taebo

For more information,
contact Louise on: 0401 670 403.