Burnley FC academy: kickboxing

The inclusion of an element of martial arts is a deliberate one by Burnley academy as it can improve the mobility of their players.

In this session, the players will be challenged to improve their balance, coordination and flexibility through a whole series of movements and sequences.

The focus on striking, particularly on the non-dominant side, could well bring benefits to the players’ ability to use both feet and to generate power and precision when it’s needed for football.