The textbook examines the theoretical and methodological foundations of the upbringing and self-education of a young person through the means of striking martial arts, presents a system of versatile training and improvement of sportsmanship, and shows examples of the practical organization of the process of developing skills and abilities in boxing and kickboxing. The appendix provides a selection of materials for beginning athletes. For students of higher educational institutions. It may be useful for students of secondary vocational educational institutions attending boxing and kickboxing sports clubs, as well as anyone involved in recreational physical education.