Kick Boxing: The Ultimate Guide to Conditioning, Sparring, Fighting, and More - Softcover

O'Keeffe, Pat

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1602390231 ISBN 13: 9781602390232

Publisher: Skyhorse, 2007

Synopsis

With its intense action and the unbelievable skills of its athletes, kickboxing has gained worldwide popularity in a way that few international sports ever do.  It requires perfect timing, incredible speed, and relentless power, and this guide details the techniques and methods needed to win. Author Pat O’Keeffe is a coach, trainer, and champion with three decades of experience, and his book includes dozens of techniques to prepare both body and mind for this dangerous and exciting sport.  Helpful step-by-step illustrations demonstrate the techniques of defense; counter-attack; timing, distance, and mobility; sparring; speed and power; conditioning; and more. Perfect for the amateur kick boxer or the experienced fighter, Kick Boxing is a must-read resource written by one of the sport’s top experts.

About this title

About the Author:

Pat O'Keeffe is a world-renowned kick boxing trainer and champion who has competed against three World Champions in his decades-long career. He is the British Head and Team Coach for the American kick boxing association, K.I.C.K.

About this edition

• Publisher: Skyhorse
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1602390231
• ISBN 13: 9781602390232
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160