kickboxing

Weekend Workout – Get Your Rocky On

You all know how much of a fan I am of workouts that include proper striking techniques, which is why I’m excited to share this weekend workout with you. I combined a couple hands & feet combinations with a pair of body weight exercises that are guaranteed to make you sweat!

Head to the ETT YouTube channel (link) if you need further instruction on the lead hook + power uppercut and/or alternating knee strike exercises. I recommend performing the workout in interval format (30 sec work/30 sec rest) for 12-20 minutes. Don’t forget to warmup and modify the workout to match your fitness level.

If you complete this or any weekend workout, please let us know in the comment section below OR you can send a us pic/video of you doing the workout on social media (Facebook, Instagram or Twitter). ENJOY!

Weekend WOD (1)

ETT Wrap Show Ep.9

Tyler went on injured reserve earlier in the week, leaving me with the responsibility of finding a guest co-host. Luckily, I happen to be engaged to a knowledgeable, quick-witted, well-spoken young lady who was more than happy to co-host this week’s ETT Wrap Show. Shannon and I discuss HIIT workouts, Muay Thai kickboxing, my personal weight-loss story and a controversial newspaper article about obesity. If you have any comments, concerns or questions about the topics brought up on this week’s episode, or any episode, leave a comment below. Also, check out Shannon’s lifestyle blog at adashofsparkle.com. Talk to you next week!

https://soundcloud.com/nick-burch-702220833/ett-wrap-show-ep9

Throwback Thursday
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Photo courtesy of Jeff Morris

This may be my favorite picture from my short stint as an amateur kickboxer. The picture was taken before the decision was read for my sixth and final fight. My trainer Amir Ardebily, the man largely responsible for getting me addicted to fitness, is taking my gloves off for the last time. I was honored to have Master Amir in my corner for all my fights and even though my kickboxing “career” was short lived, what I learned from competing in that arena will stay with me for the rest of my life.