This is a comprehensive guide to the kicks of Taekwondo from white
belt to black belt and beyond. Sang H. Kim shares his expert
knowledge of fundamental, jumping, spinning and multiple kicks. You
will get in-depth instruction for over 40 kicks, including the
purpose of the kick, key points to pay attention to when
practising, step-by-step execution of the kick, the best targets
for each kick, applications for sport fighting and self-defence,
plus the most common kicking mistakes and how to fix them. As you
progress, youll also learn exercises designed to improve your
kicking flexibility, power, speed and balance. This book goes
beyond the basics and explains the concepts behind awesome kicks
including how to generate power using your whole body in every
kick, how to generate maximum impact, how to use body mechanics to
kick higher, and how to get the most out of every practice session.
This is the ultimate reference for martial artists of all styles
who want to master the art of kicking. Kicks included: Front Kick;
Roundhouse Kick; Side Kick; Knee Kick; Raising Kick; Outside
Crescent Kick; Inside Crescent Kick; Axe Kick; Whip Kick; Twist
Kick; Pushing Kick; Flying Side Kick; Back Kick; Turn Kick; Spin
Whip Kick; Hopping Kicks; Jumping Kicks; Jumping Spin Kicks;
Multiple Kicks; Combination Kicks.
General
Imprint: |
Turtle Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2009 |
First published: |
June 2009 |
Authors: |
Sang H. Kim
|
Dimensions: |
230 x 155 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Unsewn / adhesive bound
|
Pages: |
255 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-934903-13-1 |
Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
LSN: |
1-934903-13-2 |
Barcode: |
9781934903131 |
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