{"product_id":"top-10-kicks-every-fighter-should-know-9781594393686","title":"Top 10 Kicks: Every Fighter Should Know","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood kicking provides an extra layer of depth and complexity to one's martial arts or fighting skills.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eElevate your fighting game with this essential guide to the top ten functional kicks. Good kicking can be used tactically in a wide variety of situations, such as to control range, surprise opponents or setting up further strikes. The training required for kicking provides improved strength, fitness, balance, and flexibility by utilizing the entire body in a powerful and natural way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a beginner or an experienced fighter, you'll gain valuable insights into: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe ten most effective kicks for real-world martial artists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWays to incorporate kicks into your fighting style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMethods for improving strength, balance, and flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTactical applications in various fighting scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDescriptors rating damage, speed, and difficulty levels for each kick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book has been written with functionality in mind. It features ten of the most practical and effective kicks drawn from various martial art systems. These kicks come from and can be included in: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eKarate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eTaekwondo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMixed Martial Arts (MMA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eKickboxing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eKung Fu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSavate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eJeet Kun Do (JKD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSanda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMuay Thai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWing Chun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eKrav Maga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eSelf-defense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether your goals are fitness and flexibility, training for competition or real-life self-defense scenarios, the kicks presented here will serve you well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten primarily with beginner and intermediate fighters in mind, it can also provide variations and potentially alternative approaches for more seasoned kickers to add to their own repertoire too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't let weak kicks hold you back. Transform your fighting ability and gain a crucial edge in competition. With clear instruction and expert tips, you'll become a more well-rounded and formidable fighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoe, Augustus John:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAugustus John Roe\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author, linguist, and instructor of traditional Vietnamese martial arts. For more than a decade, he has lived and trained in Asia. During this time Augustus has worked on numerous television shows, books, magazines and academic projects documenting local cultures and martial arts practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAugustus has a passion for language; he writes fiction, non-fiction and works as a freelance editor. His academic achievements include a master's degree in martial arts studies and a Cambridge delta qualification in language teaching. Alongside traditional Vietnamese martial arts, Augustus had trained in tae kwon do, wing chun, Brazilian jiu jitsu, arnis, muay thai, boxing, and white crane kung fu. He currently lives with his wife and children in Vietnam's capital city, Hanoi.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YMAA Publication Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51890462228754,"sku":"9781594393686","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_55e18343-57ec-488f-8141-20571978737a.jpg?v=1768305788","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/top-10-kicks-every-fighter-should-know-9781594393686","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}