Kickboxing Training Drills

Continual improvement of technique is a crucial part of a kickboxing fighter's success. Good technique will turn a run-of-the-mill kick or punch into an effective attack against an opponent. KICKBOXING TRAINING DRILLS breaks down the key elements of kickboxing moves, and provides a reference guide that will allow fighters to examine and refine each element of their attack. It will help instructors and coaches hone a fighter's technical training to enable the student to perform to the best of their ability. Topics covered: ? Helps to improve specific kickboxing attack and defence skills such as power, speed, timing and precision ? The drills in each chapter are explained through clear step-by-step photography and text ? Includes tables of timings and repetitions for exercises for all levels of fitness ? Contains useful tips and checklists for the exercises to help avoid injury and to maximize drill effectiveness ? Looks at both solo-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. ILLUSTRATIONS: 500 colour photos *