The complete idiot's guide to kickboxing
Provides an introduction to the sport of kickboxing, including equipment, techniques, training and fitness routines, preparing for competitions, self-defense, and related matters
xxiv, 344 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9780028631752, 0028631757
43762943
Before you get your hands wrapped: Everyone's kicking; You should, too!
ancient art: Sport of today
Kickboxing wise: Gear up!
Your secret arsenal: Holy kick-butt: deadly kicks
Perfecting the punch: Splat!
Hands up, chin down
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee"
It's time to sweat: Be your own coach
Head to heel like steel
Main event: One-on-one beginner workouts
Next edge: Intermediate and advanced workouts
Cardio-conbustion: Body of perfection
King of the ring: Lightweight: Weeks 1 and 2
Middleweight: Weeks 3 and 4
Heavyweight: Weeks 5 and 6
Superweight: Weeks 7 and 8
Protect yourself: Fight game
Perfect self-defense
Complete martial artist
Fight of your life
After the lights go out: Be the perfect trainer
Kid kickboxers
Lifelong career
Appendixes
Index
Includes index