Kim Sang H. Complete Kicking, The Ultimate Guide to Kicks for Martial Arts, Self-Defense & Combat Sport

Tuttle Press Book ., — 2009 . — 140 p . — ISBN: 978-1-93490-374-2 COMPLETE KICKING : THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO KICKS FOR MARTIAL ARTS SELF-DEFENSE & COMBAT SPORTS 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 ll get in - depth instruction for over 40 kicks , including the purpose of the kick , key points to pay attention to when practicing , step - by - step execution of the kick, the best targets for each kick , applications for sport fighting and self - defense , plus the most common kicking mistakes and how to fix them . As you progress , you ll 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 . Complete Kicking is the ultimate reference for martial artists of all styles who want to master the art of kicking.