Besides keeping you fit kickboxing has other benefits. It's rigorous workout, controlled punching and kicking movements carried out with discipine and skills required for martial arts can do wonders for feelings of frustration and anger. Practising kickboxing moves also can help to improve balance, flexibility, coordination and endurance. Kickboxing is also a great way to get a total-body workout while learning simple self-defense moves. Kickboxing fans say the sport helps them to feel more empowered and confident.