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title: Cardio Kickboxing in Tilburg
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## Cardio Kickboxing in Tilburg

Do you want to get fitter, shake off stress and actually learn something useful along the way? At **Renzo Gracie Tilburg** we offer cardio kickboxing for anyone who wants to move in a way that's genuinely fun. No boring fitness machines, no elliptical. Just punching combinations, bag work and a group class that clears your head.

Instructors Bennie and Roos structure the cardio kickboxing classes so beginners can join straight away, while people with a bit more experience still get a real challenge.

Interested? Come and [have a look](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/contact), [try 30 days for €30](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/30-dagen-30-Euro) or [check our prices](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/prices).

 

[Try our gym 30 days for 30 Euro](/30-dagen-30-Euro)

 

 

 

   ![Cardio Kickboxing Tilburg Reeshof](/afbeeldingen/_klein/592/cardio-kickboksen-web.avif) 

### Cardio kickboxing training in Tilburg

The class starts with a solid warm-up: running, burpees, sprawls, push-ups, core work. Once everyone is warm and loose, you move into kickboxing-focused drills with a partner or on the heavy bag. Think jab-cross-hook, knee strikes and low kicks. You're learning real techniques, but the pace and structure are built around fitness and conditioning, not fight preparation.

Classes run for 60 minutes. During that time you alternate between high-intensity rounds and shorter rest periods. Every class ends with a core section or cool-down. No two sessions are the same, which keeps it fresh even after months of training.

Check when classes take place on our [schedule](/en/schedule).

 

 

 

  ## Watch a cardio kickboxing class

 

  

 

It's hard to explain what a cardio kickboxing class actually feels like. So we filmed one. In the video above, instructor Bennie Monsma takes you through a complete class from warm-up to cool-down. You'll see the kicking techniques, bag work and Muay Thai elements that come back every session.

 

 

 

   ### What is cardio kickboxing?

Cardio kickboxing is a fitness format that combines kickboxing techniques, striking and footwork with aerobic training. You learn movements from [kickboxing](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/kickboxing-tilburg), but the goal is conditioning and burning calories, not preparing for competition.

The difference is in the context. In regular kickboxing you also train defensive techniques, clinch work and eventually spar with a partner who hits back. In cardio kickboxing, the workout is the point. You train attacking movements on the bag or pads, but there's no sparring with other participants.

Related disciplines like [Muay Thai](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/muay-thai) and [boxing](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/boxing-tilburg) share a lot of the same movement vocabulary, but each has its own rule set and techniques. Cardio kickboxing borrows the best of those worlds purely for fitness.

One hour of cardio kickboxing burns an average of 500 to 700 calories, depending on your weight and effort level. For most people that makes it more effective than a standard running session.

 

### Who is cardio kickboxing suitable for?

Honestly, everyone. You don't need to be fit to start. The first few classes are tough, that's true for everyone, but after two or three weeks you'll notice that combinations start to flow and your stamina has gone up noticeably.

Cardio kickboxing at Renzo Gracie Tilburg is suitable for:

- Beginners with no sports background or martial arts experience
- People who have stopped training and want to ease back in
- Athletes who want to supplement their conditioning alongside another sport
- Women and men of **all ages**, including 40+

You train in a mixed group where different levels come together. More experienced participants often serve as an informal reference point for beginners, but you're never compared or made to feel behind.

 

 

 

  ### Why cardio kickboxing at Renzo Gracie Tilburg?

Bennie Monsma brings a boxing background to his classes and teaches with real attention to technique. Roos Vermeulen does the same from her kickboxing knowledge. Even in a cardio setting you'll notice that movements are explained and corrected. That's the difference from a generic fitness class: you actually learn something, you burn calories, and you come back next week because you want to get better.

Renzo Gracie Tilburg is part of Renzo Gracie Holland, with the main branch in Breda. Alongside cardio kickboxing the school offers [MMA](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/mma-tilburg), [BJJ](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/bjj-tilburg), [grappling](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/grappling-tilburg) and more. That means there's always a next step if you want one: anyone curious about real martial arts can start a different discipline at the same school.

The atmosphere is welcoming. Nobody will look twice if you don't know what a jab is on day one. That's exactly how it should be.

 

### Difference between cardio kickboxing and regular kickboxing

A lot of beginners ask this, and it's a fair question. The movements look similar, but the training goals are different.

In **regular kickboxing** you train for the sport itself. You work on power, timing, defence and sparring with a partner who fights back. Eventually you can compete or simply get better at the sport. Take a look at our [kickboxing classes](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/kickboxing-tilburg) if that sounds more like what you want.

In **cardio kickboxing** you use those same movements as a means to a workout. There's no opponent, you're not fighting back and there's no fighting with other participants. It's about heart rate, endurance and learning striking technique in a fitness setting.

In short: cardio kickboxing takes kickboxing-as-sport out of the equation and puts cardio first.

 

 

 

   ## Frequently Asked Questions

#### Do I need experience to start cardio kickboxing?

No. The classes are built for people with no experience at all. Bennie walks through every technique step by step. Your first class you just join in and see what you can do. After a few sessions the combinations start to come naturally.

 

 

#### How many calories do I burn in a cardio kickboxing class?

It depends on your weight, intensity and fitness level, but a realistic average is between 500 and 700 calories per hour. At higher intensity it can go higher. It's one of the more effective options for anyone looking to lose weight or burn fat, especially compared to steady-state cardio.

 

 

#### Is cardio kickboxing good for losing weight?

Yes, when you combine it with consistency and a reasonable diet. The mix of high-intensity interval training and muscle engagement produces an elevated fat burn that continues after the session ends. Losing belly fat specifically comes down to reducing overall body fat percentage, not targeting specific areas with specific exercises.

 

 

#### Do I need to bring my own boxing gloves?

You don't need to bring anything for your first class. If you decide to keep training, it's worth investing in your own gloves and wrist wraps. A starter set costs on average between €75 and €100.

 

 

#### What should I wear to a cardio kickboxing class?

Sportswear that lets you move freely: a t-shirt or sports top, shorts or leggings. Bring a water bottle and a towel.

 

 

#### Is cardio kickboxing dangerous?

Not at all. There's no contact with other participants. You hit the bag or the pads. Injuries are rare, but as with any sport: listen to your body and speak up about your limits. Bennie and Roos pay attention to technique so you don't put unnecessary strain on your wrists or shoulders.

 

 

#### Can I do a trial?

Yes. [Try 30 days for €30](/30-dagen-30-Euro) and find out whether cardio kickboxing is for you. No commitment after that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

              ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=974986825936458&ev=PageView&noscript=1) <!\[CDATA\[YII-BLOCK-BODY-END\]\]> ## Cardio Kickboxing in Tilburg

Do you want to get fitter, shake off stress and actually learn something useful along the way? At **Renzo Gracie Tilburg** we offer cardio kickboxing for anyone who wants to move in a way that's genuinely fun. No boring fitness machines, no elliptical. Just punching combinations, bag work and a group class that clears your head.

Instructors Bennie and Roos structure the cardio kickboxing classes so beginners can join straight away, while people with a bit more experience still get a real challenge.

Interested? Come and [have a look](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/contact), [try 30 days for €30](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/30-dagen-30-Euro) or [check our prices](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/prices).

 

[Try our gym 30 days for 30 Euro](/30-dagen-30-Euro)

 

 

 

   ![Cardio Kickboxing Tilburg Reeshof](/afbeeldingen/_klein/592/cardio-kickboksen-web.avif) 

### Cardio kickboxing training in Tilburg

The class starts with a solid warm-up: running, burpees, sprawls, push-ups, core work. Once everyone is warm and loose, you move into kickboxing-focused drills with a partner or on the heavy bag. Think jab-cross-hook, knee strikes and low kicks. You're learning real techniques, but the pace and structure are built around fitness and conditioning, not fight preparation.

Classes run for 60 minutes. During that time you alternate between high-intensity rounds and shorter rest periods. Every class ends with a core section or cool-down. No two sessions are the same, which keeps it fresh even after months of training.

Check when classes take place on our [schedule](/en/schedule).

 

 

 

  ## Watch a cardio kickboxing class

 

  

 

It's hard to explain what a cardio kickboxing class actually feels like. So we filmed one. In the video above, instructor Bennie Monsma takes you through a complete class from warm-up to cool-down. You'll see the kicking techniques, bag work and Muay Thai elements that come back every session.

 

 

 

   ### What is cardio kickboxing?

Cardio kickboxing is a fitness format that combines kickboxing techniques, striking and footwork with aerobic training. You learn movements from [kickboxing](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/kickboxing-tilburg), but the goal is conditioning and burning calories, not preparing for competition.

The difference is in the context. In regular kickboxing you also train defensive techniques, clinch work and eventually spar with a partner who hits back. In cardio kickboxing, the workout is the point. You train attacking movements on the bag or pads, but there's no sparring with other participants.

Related disciplines like [Muay Thai](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/muay-thai) and [boxing](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/boxing-tilburg) share a lot of the same movement vocabulary, but each has its own rule set and techniques. Cardio kickboxing borrows the best of those worlds purely for fitness.

One hour of cardio kickboxing burns an average of 500 to 700 calories, depending on your weight and effort level. For most people that makes it more effective than a standard running session.

 

### Who is cardio kickboxing suitable for?

Honestly, everyone. You don't need to be fit to start. The first few classes are tough, that's true for everyone, but after two or three weeks you'll notice that combinations start to flow and your stamina has gone up noticeably.

Cardio kickboxing at Renzo Gracie Tilburg is suitable for:

- Beginners with no sports background or martial arts experience
- People who have stopped training and want to ease back in
- Athletes who want to supplement their conditioning alongside another sport
- Women and men of **all ages**, including 40+

You train in a mixed group where different levels come together. More experienced participants often serve as an informal reference point for beginners, but you're never compared or made to feel behind.

 

 

 

  ### Why cardio kickboxing at Renzo Gracie Tilburg?

Bennie Monsma brings a boxing background to his classes and teaches with real attention to technique. Roos Vermeulen does the same from her kickboxing knowledge. Even in a cardio setting you'll notice that movements are explained and corrected. That's the difference from a generic fitness class: you actually learn something, you burn calories, and you come back next week because you want to get better.

Renzo Gracie Tilburg is part of Renzo Gracie Holland, with the main branch in Breda. Alongside cardio kickboxing the school offers [MMA](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/mma-tilburg), [BJJ](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/bjj-tilburg), [grappling](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/grappling-tilburg) and more. That means there's always a next step if you want one: anyone curious about real martial arts can start a different discipline at the same school.

The atmosphere is welcoming. Nobody will look twice if you don't know what a jab is on day one. That's exactly how it should be.

 

### Difference between cardio kickboxing and regular kickboxing

A lot of beginners ask this, and it's a fair question. The movements look similar, but the training goals are different.

In **regular kickboxing** you train for the sport itself. You work on power, timing, defence and sparring with a partner who fights back. Eventually you can compete or simply get better at the sport. Take a look at our [kickboxing classes](https://www.renzogracietilburg.nl/en/kickboxing-tilburg) if that sounds more like what you want.

In **cardio kickboxing** you use those same movements as a means to a workout. There's no opponent, you're not fighting back and there's no fighting with other participants. It's about heart rate, endurance and learning striking technique in a fitness setting.

In short: cardio kickboxing takes kickboxing-as-sport out of the equation and puts cardio first.

 

 

 

   ## Frequently Asked Questions

#### Do I need experience to start cardio kickboxing?

No. The classes are built for people with no experience at all. Bennie walks through every technique step by step. Your first class you just join in and see what you can do. After a few sessions the combinations start to come naturally.

 

 

#### How many calories do I burn in a cardio kickboxing class?

It depends on your weight, intensity and fitness level, but a realistic average is between 500 and 700 calories per hour. At higher intensity it can go higher. It's one of the more effective options for anyone looking to lose weight or burn fat, especially compared to steady-state cardio.

 

 

#### Is cardio kickboxing good for losing weight?

Yes, when you combine it with consistency and a reasonable diet. The mix of high-intensity interval training and muscle engagement produces an elevated fat burn that continues after the session ends. Losing belly fat specifically comes down to reducing overall body fat percentage, not targeting specific areas with specific exercises.

 

 

#### Do I need to bring my own boxing gloves?

You don't need to bring anything for your first class. If you decide to keep training, it's worth investing in your own gloves and wrist wraps. A starter set costs on average between €75 and €100.

 

 

#### What should I wear to a cardio kickboxing class?

Sportswear that lets you move freely: a t-shirt or sports top, shorts or leggings. Bring a water bottle and a towel.

 

 

#### Is cardio kickboxing dangerous?

Not at all. There's no contact with other participants. You hit the bag or the pads. Injuries are rare, but as with any sport: listen to your body and speak up about your limits. Bennie and Roos pay attention to technique so you don't put unnecessary strain on your wrists or shoulders.

 

 

#### Can I do a trial?

Yes. [Try 30 days for €30](/30-dagen-30-Euro) and find out whether cardio kickboxing is for you. No commitment after that.