Kickboxing: From Beginner to Black Belt

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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. 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. * Explains how to warm up correctly to reduce the risk of injury* Discusses how to achieve improved flexibility* Shows how to develop the box [side] split and front split stretch* Considers basic punches and provides the associated training drills* Illustrates advanced hand techniques* Analyses basic kicks and the training drills that are involved* Examines advanced kicks including static kicks, spinning kicks, jumping kicks and jumping spinning kicks* Covers sparring drills, conditioning exercises, individual training drills and partner training drills AUTHOR: Justyn Billingham started training in taekwon-do at the age of fourteen and also took up karate and kickboxing to further advance his training and knowledge of martial arts. Over a period of twenty-two years he has achieved several dan grades including a third dan in kickboxing. Justyn has held various titles throughout his tournament years, and is considered by many to be an authority on stretching and dynamic kicking. Justyn is currently a monthly columnist for Martial Arts Illustrated magazine. Resident - Berkshire 550 colour photos

Justyn Billingham started training in taekwon-do at the age of fourteen and also took up karate and kickboxing to further advance his training and knowledge of martial arts. Over a period of twenty-two years he has achieved several dan grades including a third dan in kickboxing. Justyn has held various titles throughout his tournament years, and is considered by many to be an authority on stretching and dynamic kicking. Justyn is currently a monthly columnist for Martial Arts Illustrated magazine. Resident - Berkshire