Kickboxing: The Essential Guide to Mastering the Art

An exciting, full-color guide to one of the most physically demanding sports in the world.

Kickboxing is an invaluable guide for all those who are starting out in this exciting sport or wish to refresh their skills and knowledge. Like any martial art, kickboxing has associated risks, particularly for the untrained or unwary. Written by an experienced kickboxer and kickboxing instructor, this book offers detailed step-by-step instructions, with practical advice on all aspects of technique, strategy, exercise and training. The clear and concise text is complemented by specially commissioned, full-color step-by-step photography. For novices, this book contains instructions on how to begin and how to progress; for intermediate kickboxers, it offers a way to brush up on skills and extend their existing knowledge and fighting expertise. Ideas on how and where to train, information on equipment, combat techniques, training schedules and guidelines, as well as the underlying philosophy and attitude required for this demanding sport, are just some of the features presented in this book. Beginners and intermediate kickboxers alike will find it an indispensable and motivating title. (7 3/4 x 10 1/2, 96 pages, color photos)