Kicking is one of the most important skills in martial arts. Whether you train in Muay Thai, Taekwondo, or kickboxing, having strong and fast kicks can make a huge difference. But getting there takes more than just repeating the same movements. You need the right training to build power, speed, and control.

One of the best ways to improve is by adding resistance.  Resistance Bands help strengthen the exact muscles you use when kicking so you can strike harder and faster with better balance and control.

1. Perfect Your Technique First

Before adding resistance, focus on proper kicking form to avoid bad habits. Each martial art has unique kicks, but the basics remain the same:

• Chamber: Lift your knee high before extending your leg.
• Pivot: Rotate your supporting foot to generate more power.
• Extend and Recoil: Fully extend your leg and quickly bring it back.

Practicing in front of a mirror or recording yourself helps identify areas for improvement.

2. Build Strength with Resistance Bands

Adding resistance helps strengthen the muscles responsible for powerful kicks. Ji Kicking Resistance Bands attach to your waist and heels, creating constant tension throughout your movements.

Try This:

• Front Kicks with Resistance Bands: Attach the bands and perform slow, controlled front kicks to build leg endurance.
• Roundhouse Kicks with Resistance: The added resistance increases your hip strength, making your kicks faster and more forceful.
• Side Kicks for Core Stability: Strengthen your obliques and legs by using resistance bands to maintain control through each kick.

3. Improve Flexibility and Range

High kicks require hip mobility and flexibility. Stretching regularly prevents injuries and enhances kicking height. The Ji Flexibility Plan offers an 8-week routine designed for martial artists to increase their range of motion.

Key Stretches:

• Hip Openers
• Seated Hamstring Stretches
• Butterfly Stretch

4. Try This 30-Minute Kickboxing Workout for Beginners

Building power in your kicks isn’t just about flexibility. It’s about developing speed, strength, and control. A structured workout can help you improve all three while keeping your training fun and engaging.

Try This:

Follow our 30-Minute Kickboxing Workout for Beginners on YouTube. This session will guide you through essential strikes, footwork, and resistance-based drills to help you kick harder and faster. Training with Ji Resistance Bands during key exercises will add resistance to your movements, making your kicks more explosive over time.

5. Train for Endurance

The best fighters don’t just throw one powerful kick—they keep going. Resistance training builds endurance, allowing you to deliver multiple kicks without tiring.

Workout Idea:

• 30-second kick drills with Ji Resistance Bands
• Bodyweight exercises like squats and lunges
• Core work to stabilize kicks

Train Smarter, Kick Harder

Kicking isn’t just about technique—it’s about strength, flexibility, and endurance. 

Ready to level up your kicks? Train with Ji Resistance Bands and take your martial arts to the next level.