Joining Questions

Can beginners join any time?
Yes! Come by any class. The workouts are designed for a broad range of skill levels.

Whose is in the club?
We have a very diverse crowd representating all of MIT, including:  students, including a lot of graduate students, staff, faculty, etc.

How do you sign up?
Email kickboxing-officers@mit.edu to be put on the mailing list for workout reminders and just show up at any of our workouts!

Kickboxing Questions

Is this cardio-kickboxing?
NO, this is REAL kickboxing. We kick and punch pads, paddles, and bags and use gloves. Kickboxing is a full contact sport, so we learn to generate as much power and speed as we can with proper technique. You will also get a great cardio and interval workout from the session.

What style of Kickboxing do you do?
We do not strictly follow one style. Some styles that we teach are Muay Tai and American Kickboxing, and we often have guest instructors with varied martial arts backgrounds. Falling, take downs, weapons, and practical self defense are some of the additional things we teach.

Do you spar in your workouts?
We have supervised sparring at all levels. However, you only spar if you want to and at whatever contact level you wish.

Are there any competitions?
Competitions are on an individual basis. Our instructors have extensive competition experience, both as competitor and coach. They have international competition experience in Olympic-Style Tae-Kwon-Do, Sport Karate, Full Contact Karate (American Kickboxing).

How does this differ from the Kickboxing PE class?
The club workouts tend to be a better workout and with more instruction and depth than the PE classes since the class is longer. Also, this is real kickboxing not cardio-boxing. However, if you've taken a PE class from HoHo before, it will be somewhat similar in format but with more advanced techniques, drills, and strategies (at least when she is teaching).

Scheduling Questions

Can your practice time be changed?
Sorry, that's tough. Time slots in the MAC court and T club lounge are hard to come by so we have to take what we can get. The practice times and locations are set at the beginning of each semester.

When are the workouts?
The workout schedule can be found by clicking the schedule tab to the left. For more details on workouts email kickboxing-officers@mit.edu.

Club Questions

Can I bring my non-MIT affiliated friend?
Unfortunately, only MIT students and MIT affiliates can practice with us. We'll get into trouble otherwise.

Are there club dues?
The club funds pay for the purchase of equipment and allows us to afford our great instructors. In order to continue upkeeping our equipment, buying new equipment and keep our wonderful instructors, we have to charge nominal dues. Feel free to come a few times and try the practice sessions out. Then if you like it and want to continue, pay the club dues. Dues are 40 dollars per semester (fall, spring) or 70 dollars for the entire year. They are usually collected one month after the semester starts.

Do I need special equipment?
No, just comfortable workout clothes and sneakers. You can also workout barefoot if you prefer. Later you might opt to buy special martial arts shoes (but only if you want to).

I know how to kickbox, can I teach?
Sure, we're always looking for more instructors. Email kickboxing DASH officers AT mit DOT edu and we'll see what we can set up.

If your question wasn't address in this listing, please send an email to kickboxing-officers@mit.edu and we will answer you and add it to this list.