Cardio Kickboxing Elite: For Sport, For Fitness, For Self-Defense - Softcover

Thiboutot, Frank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1886969922 ISBN 13: 9781886969926

Publisher: YMAA Publication Center, 2001

Synopsis

Frank Thiboutot, the man who created the original Cardio Kickboxing presents it as it was intended to be ― more than just an aerobic workout, but as a real sport and a real means of self-defense.

Let's be honest. You're not going to learn anything just punching and kicking the air. In fact, you could hurt yourself. You have to learn what impact resistance and hitting moving targets are all about. Learn the safe, authentic and effective way to punch, block and kick, using real equipment and real bag work. Acquire real Kickboxing and self-defense skills while getting into the cardiovascular shape of your life.

There are plenty of fine fitness classes to choose from, but if you're serious about Cardio Kickboxing, serious about getting into shape, then you need Cardio Kickboxing Elite!

• Over 500 Photos for Detailed, Easy-to-Follow Instruction.
• Cardio and Circuit Training of Professional Kickboxers.
• Real Self-Defense Techniques & Bag Work.
• Excellent Cross-Training Regimen to Enhance Any Activity, Sport or Martial Art.

About this title

About the Author:

Frank Thiboutot, the original creator of Cardio Kickboxing, has three decades of experience involving every aspect of the martial arts. He began boxing in high school in 1966 and began training in the martial arts in 1969. Frank taught karate at the University of Southern Maine in 1970 and at the University of Kabul in Afghanistan in 1973 as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Later, from 1974-76, Frank studied Taekwondo while serving another two years in the Peace Corps in South Korea.

Review:

"Cardio Kickboxing Elite is an impressive and much appreciated addition to any personal or professional physical fitness and martial arts reference collection." (Wisconsin Book Watch)

About this edition

• Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1886969922
• ISBN 13: 9781886969926
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 180