Cardio Kickboxing Elite: For Sport, For Fitness, For Self-Defense / Edition 1

by Frank Thiboutot

Overview

The Definitive Cardio Kickboxing Program from the Man Who Created It!

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781886969926
Publisher:	YMAA Publication Center
Publication date:	01/01/2001
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.38(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Frank received his 2nd degree black belt in ShotoKan Karate in September 1975 and his 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo in April 1978. Frank became involved in Full Contact Karate (American style kickboxing) in 1979 as a trainer, cornerman, and manager of amateur and professional kickboxers. In fact, he managed the entire career of three-time world champion, Danny Melendez. He is a certified "A" rated judge by the Professional Karate Association.

Frank currently resides in Cumberland Foreside, Maine.

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Katherine L. Dec, MD (Integrated Musculoskeletal Medicine Institute)
Description: This well-illustrated, instructional text describes cardio kickboxing, an exercise/training program designed by the author. The text outlines the program and its relationship to the sport of kickboxing.
Purpose: The author's purpose is to promote an understanding of the sport of kickboxing, in addition to outlining the program, equipment, and fitness benefits of cardio kickboxing as a fitness option for all ages. The author meets the primary component of his objective.
Audience: Written by a recognized martial arts practitioner and instructor, this resource is directed towards the fitness professional involved in program selection and teaching. It is easy to read and accessible to the general athlete; however, it is limited in description of precautions or modifications that a novice would need to pursue the program independently.
Features: The logical, easy-to-follow, compact format leads readers through the history and sport of kickboxing into the movements used and basic program. There are excellent, sequential black-and-white photographic descriptions of the written content to clarify all components and equipment. Some photographs have poor contrast between the model and the background but this doesn't detract from their overall usefulness. The additional chapters on optional and advanced techniques are thoroughly illustrated. The glossary and chapter on fundamentals are easily understandable for a novice or experienced practitioner. Although the bibliography is limited in references, the appendix lists valuable information for further resources in kickboxing and fitness, in addition to the rules and regulations in the sport of kickboxing.
Assessment: This exercise/training program is true to the sport of kickboxing. It is geared towards fitness professionals as the description and adaptability is lacking for application to all ages and abilities. The well-illustrated, easy to follow format and the descriptive glossary make this text stand out in the numerous martial arts/fitness texts available.

Doody's Review Service

"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

3 Stars from Doody