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Powerstrike Kickboxing

Powerstrike Kickboxing is the signature workout of Powerstrike Inc, designed to bridge the gap between the worlds of martial arts and fitness aerobics. This heart pumping, fun-filled hour, consists of a mixture of punches and kicks that are practiced repeatedly, followed by a series of exciting choreographed routines.

During this challenging cardiovascular workout, martial art moves are taught the way they were meant to be executed, with a concentrated focus on safety and proper form. The sustained intensity of a Powerstrike class makes it possible to maintain a target heart rate zone for 90% of the entire hour. Created over 12 years ago, Powerstrike's continued international success is a result of the experience, passion and knowledge of its originator, Ilaria Montagnani and was voted "Best Workout" by New York and Shape Magazines as well as "Best Kickboxing on DVD" by Health Magazine.

Everyday warriors on any skill level are welcome to come learn how to kick and punch like true martial artists.

POWERSTRIKE CERTIFICATION NEW

The revised Powerstrike Training Certification is divided into 3 parts, or modules. POWERSTRIKE INTENSIVE is open to anyone interested in attending an intense workshop designed to set the foundation for a strong and successful martial art/fitness workout.

To progress and become a POWERSTRIKE INSTRUCTOR participants have to successfully complete Module 2. M2 will be offered throughout the year at various times. A new and improved Powerstrike site is being developed to offer On going support to anyone interested in learning the Powerstrike system to progress and maintain INSTRUCTOR and ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR (Module 3) status.

POWERSTRIKE INTENSIVE (M-1)

ï Learn how to structure a fun, authentic and successful kickboxing class based on the Powerstrike system.

ï Develop greater understanding and knowledge of the world of martial arts/kickboxing through the Powerstrike system

ï Advance and improve correct punching and kicking techniques for better workouts and fitness results.

Participants will learn how to correctly execute and teach:
ï All basic Punches
ï All basic Kicks
ï Basic and advanced exercises for each individual technique (punching drills and kicking drills)
ï Combinations
ï 1-Hour complete class choreography

ï Class is open to everyone

ï Participants will receive the Powerstrike manual, choreography notes, certificate of completion

ï 1 Full day training

POWERSTRIKE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING (M-2)

ï Progress to become a successful Powerstrike Instructor by attending Module 2 of the Powerstrike certification.

ï Participants of Module 1 will have 4 to 16 weeks time to practice teaching a Powerstrike class

ï Participants have the option to repeat M-2 as many times as they need to perfect teaching skills

ï Participants will practice teaching, developing and mastering the skills required to teach a successful Powerstrike kickboxing class: the sequence, basic and advance choreography, cues and modifications

ï Participants will be evaluated based on their teaching skills, technique execution, class system, cueing and music knowledge and will have to pass the practical teaching test in order to become Instructors

ï Prerequisites: Completed Powerstrike Basic (M-1), valid GF certification from AFAA or ACE, 32 counts music teaching knowledge, attend 5 (free) Powerstrike classes anywhere in NY or practice with PS DVDs

ï Participants will receive choreography notes at the end of M-1 to practice and prepare for M-2 and access to Powerstrike.com to receive additional choreography and ONGOING training support (the new Powerstrike site is being developed for 2010). Powerstrike will also provide upon demand private training sessions. In order to become Instructor, participants have to pass successfully M-2.

ï 1 day training (4 to 16 weeks after M-1)

POWERSTRIKE ADVANCED INSTRUCTOR (M-3)

ï Last stage of the full POWERSTRIKE kickboxing certification in which instructors will progress to Advanced Instructor by learning the Advanced Powerstrike Level 2 Techniques and advanced choreography:

ï Advanced Kicks and knee strikes
ï Blocks and Elbows strikes
ï Karate and Self defense moves that can be safely incorporated into combinations and advanced choreography

ï Open to Powerstrike Instructors only

ï Participants will receive the Powerstrike Advanced Manual with new choreography and access to advanced choreography on line.