At Dwane Lewis Martial Arts Academy in Lawrence, Kansas, our Kickboxing program utilizes the concepts of Tai Chi in the sparring class which raises the learning curve as much as 60%. Students begin by doing the drills slowly to learn proper neuromuscular response. As a person’s ability increases and movements are performed correctly the speed of the sparring is increased to match their level of proficiency.
We also have a number of fighters who can maintain any speed with immaculate control. This enables beginners to learn without a fear of being hurt, gives them confidence which speeds up the learning process. We have many students that are not interested in the ring fighting.
Dwane Lewis is one class act. It was an honor to have studied under him. He taught me a lot about kickboxing and life in general. You can find karate schools a dime a dozen but Dwane Lewis is one in a hundred million. My years as a student working out with him are one of my fondest memories.