David Mitchell (3) (1944–)

Kicking techniques are used extensively in many martial arts and, whereas skill in hand techniques is quickly acquired, kicks need a great deal more practice. Many martial artists become aware that they are not getting it right, but can't identify the problem.

Combat Kick Techniques looks at the verious types ofkicks used in the major martial arts andshows how they can be perfected. Each kick is minutely examined and its application explained in detail. Ways of making each kick more effective are suggested nd special training drills are put forward to improve both skill andpower.

Combat Kick Techniques is the first book to take the best frm each of the martial arts and put it together in a way that is valuable to all martial artists, regardless of the discipline they practise.

David Michell is the ex-general secretary of the Martial Arts Commission, the chairman of the English Karate Council, the secretary of the British Karate Federation and a member of the directing committees of the world and European karate governing bodies. He is a 4th dan in karate, with considerable experiece in all four major karate styles, and is the author of several practical handbooks and training manuals on karate, WTF taekwondo and kung fu.

Backed by the Martial Arts Commission.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 Preparing to practice
2 Training aids
3 Developing power
4 Fitness training
5 Front kick
6 Front stamping and barring kicks
7 Groin kick
8 Roundhouse kick
9 The side kick
10 Back kick
11 Reverse roundhouse kick
12 Axe kick
13 The circling kicks
14 Footsweeps and hoooks
15 The jumping kicks
16 Blocking techniques using the feet
17 Safe training hints
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David Mitchell was chairman of the British Karate Control Commission, a member of the Directing Committee of the European and World Karate Organizations, and is the author of many books on martial arts. He holds a black belt.

Contents

Introduction
Japan
1 The weapon arts-Kobudo; Kendo; Iaido; Kyudo; Ninjitsu
2 Jiu jitsu
3 Aikido
4 Karate
5 Kempo-Shorinji kempo; Nippon kempo
China
Kung fu
Korea
1 The classic arts-Hwarang-do; Hapkido; Tang soo do
2 Taekwondo--The modern Korean art
Other martial arts
1 Full contact
2 Others-Thai boxing; Viet vo dao; Mersilat; Escrima
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Increasing numbers of children ages twelve and under are now joining martial arts classes, and their parents are realizing the benefits of these ancient arts in improving not only fitness but also children's safety and self-reliance in an unpredictable world.

This fully-illustrated, how-to manual outlines the taching of safe and fun martial arts techniques to children. It addresses such questions as:

How to decide if a child is old enough to take up martial arts.
What to look for in classes and instructors.
What martial arts styles are most protective of young bodies.
How to keep children's motivation levels high and keep the young marital artist practicing.

This comprehensive manual also includes instructions for games and exercises, guaranteed to keep the young martial artist interested and motivated thoughout his or her martial arts career.

'This is a book every parent whose children want to follow the way of the warrior should read before they sign on the dotted line for thousands of dollars worth of instruction. This well-illustrated volume is must reading before you shop for a martial art for your child.'-The Indianapolis News

'This fully illustrated source book provides the answers to such questions as what to look for in a safe training facility and how to decide which of the many disciplines is right for each child.'-Fighting Woman News

'Mitchell, a British martial arts expert, gives helpful information in this well-illustrated book.'-Library Journal

David Mitchell has served as the chairman of the Martial Arts Commission in England, and is a member of the Directing Committee of the European an World Karate Organizations. Mitchell, who holds a black belt, is the author of numerous books based on martial arts, including The Overlook Martial Arts Handbook.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction
Fitness & the young martial artist
Fitness games I
Fitness games II
Basic skills I
Basic skills II
Basic skills III
Getting started
The syllabus
Glossary
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By working on speed, power, suppleness and stamina, every karate student can develop strong and effective techniques. David Mitchell describes how to achieve continuous improvement through balanced exercises and safe training routines, catering for different age groups and for both sexes. As well as explaining simply the principles of acceleration, kinetic energy, impact and recoil, he also describes why an understanding of muscle/joint behaviour is important. He gives advice on strikes, punches, blocks and parries, together with useful information on the effect of hip mobility on kicking techniques. Throughout the book great emphasis is placed on correct practice so that injuries may be avoided.

David Mitchell holds a black belt in karate , is a founder member of the Martial Arts Commission, and has collaborated on the World Union Karate's development programme. He s the author of a number of books, including The Martial Arts Coaching Manual.

Contents

Acknowledgements
About the author
Introduction
1 Training in karate
Finding a good club
The training uniform
Gradings
Training
Correct behaviour
Types of training
2 Preparing to train
Warming up
Body preparation
Elite exercises
Strengthening exercises
Weight training and training aids
3 Elite stances
Open-toe stance
Get ready stance
Normal stance
Open stance
Pigeon-toe stance
Hourlass stance
Forward stance
Fighting stance
One foot forward stance
Back stance
Cat stance
Hook stance
One-legged stance
Straddle stance
Movement between stances
4 Basic practice
Making a fist
Practising the basic punch
Thrust punch
Vertical punch
Roundhouse punch
Lunge punch
Reverse punch
Hip twist snap punch
One-knuckle punch
Hammer-fist
Backfist
Back-hand strike
Palm-heel
Half-open fist
Knife-hand
Spear-and
Elbow strikes
5 Elite kicks
The instep
Ball of foot
The heel
Outer foot edge
Inner foot edge
Front kick
One-step front kick
Roundhouse kick
Stamping kick
Side kick to mid-section
One-step side kick
Back kick to mid-section
Front stamping kick
Axe kick
Reverse roundhouse kick
Inside circling kick
Outside circling kick
6 Elite blocking techniques
Forearm blcks
Augmented forearm block
Lower parry
Reverse lower parry
Knife block
The scooping blocks
Double blocks
Blocking with the feet
Blocking theory
7 Combination techniques
8 Sparring
9 Additional training
Bag work
Target mitts
10 Getting back on form
Bruising
Injuries to joints
Lacerations
11 Elite coaching help
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