Description
| Product ID: | 9781847970374 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | IN |
| Title: | Kickboxing |
| Subtitle: | From Beginner to Black Belt |
| Authors: | Author: Justyn Billingham |
| Page Count: | 192 |
| Subjects: | Martial arts, Oriental martial arts |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Designed to take the student through the various levels of kickboxing training, from the very early stages right through to black belt, this book is an ideal aid for anyone wanting to train in the comfort of their own home, or to improve their kickboxing skills in the gym or the dojo. Kickboxing is practised all over the world and is one of the fastest growing sports today. Moreover, it is a martial art that can be enjoyed by almost everyone who is physically fit, regardless of age, size or ability. This detailed book will be of value to all those interested in kickboxing; whether you simply want to train for fun or have higher goals, the techniques and drills in this book will be of enormous assistance to you.Topics covered:Explains how to warm up correctly to reduce the risk of injuryDiscusses how to achieve improved flexibilityShows how to develop the box [side] split and front split stretchConsiders basic punches and provides the associated training drillsIllustrates advanced hand techniquesAnalyses basic kicks and the training drills that are involvedExamines advanced kicks including static kicks, spinning kicks, jumping kicks and jumping spinning kicksCovers sparring drills, conditioning exercises, individual training drills and partner training drills |
| Imprint Name: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Publisher Name: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2008-08-08 |
