Thai Kickboxing
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I woke up one morning to find myself more than 30 pounds
overweight. Imagine how it feels to suddenly realize the
athletic, muscular body that you had in college is now
soft, pale, droopy and flaccid. It was a nightmare that
snuck up on me in just a few years of trying to climb
the corporate ladder.
I dragged my low energy blobness to the local karate dojo
about 3 months ago. I had found their website on Google
and it was a full featured gym that taught boxing, muay
thai kickboxing, wrestling, jujitsu, and a whole bunch
of cardio and conditioning classes. I had bookmarked the
site and stared at it on my computer for weeks, lacking the
energy or determination to finally decide to lose weight.
About 2 months before I joined the gym I bought a cheap
kickboxing dvd online. My computer in my home office has
a dvd player, and when the UPS man dropped it off to me 3
days later, I ripped open the envelope and put it on.
This kickboxing dvd was a training program for beginners. I
was so out of shape I'm sure I was even worse than the
newest beginner, but I took a crack at it. I put on an
old pair of sweats, a Metallica tshirt and started working
out to the video.
I wish I had taped that first workout, I would win the ten
grand on America's Funniest Home Videos for sure. There's
me jiggling and bouncing in my office, knocking stuff of
the shelves and bumping into my desk. My cat took off like
it had been struck by lightening. My kicks literally were
no higher than knee high. I think I lasted 15 minutes
and was sucking wind like a 1972 Datsun B210.
The next day my knees hurt, my back hurt, the inside of my
thighs were aching, my shoulders and triceps were sore and
its the first time in years that I had felt that way. So
I did the kickboxing workout dvd again. And again. My
brain somehow realized that the pain meant I needed to do
the exercises. I worked out roughly 4-5 times a week for
almost 2 months and lost 7 pounds. This gave me so much
more confidence that I finally joined my gym. It's been
the best decision of my life.
In total my weightloss is approaching 25 pounds. I look
completely different. All my clothes are brand new and
are much smaller. I lost 4 inches off my gut. I can see
abs hinting about coming out, perhaps next summer!
My energy levels are incredible. I don't need an afternoon
nap or my 3 o'clock coffee. I make better choices now
when I go out to eat. I feel like a new man!
Yoshi Kundagawa is a freelance journalist covering the martial arts world. Too much time at his computer eating donuts reduced him to couch potato status. He's on a quest to recapture his youth and fitness. You can read his blog at [http://www.martialarts3000.com]
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Thai Kickboxing for Beginners $19.26 This book is aimed at the beginner wishing to learn the art of Kickboxing and Muay Thai. It includes a step-by-step technique photo guide. A practical and easy-to-understand beginner's guide to Kickboxing and Muay Thai. |
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Kickboxing / Muay Thai Printed T-Shirts $19.95 Kickboxing / Muay Thai Printed T-Shirts |
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Thai Kickboxing Demonstration, Chiang Mai, Thailand $29.99 Adam Jones Thai Kickboxing Demonstration, Chiang Mai, Thailand - Photographic Print |
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Muay Thai: Advanced Thai Kickboxing Techniques $19.05 Thai boxing--muay thai--has escalated in popularity in the Western world and is appreciated by its fans as a means of fitness training, competitive sport, and self-defense. Advanced students greatly benefit from internationally known muay thai boxing competitor Christoph Delph's focus on what they must know to win a match. He describes tried and tested fighting strategies and traditional muay thai techniques, and shows how to best counter the opponent's attacks, use the element of surprise, and even bring the match to an early close. "Muay Thai: Advanced Thai Kickboxing Techniques" includes sections on: -Muay Thai as a competitive sport -The rules of competition -Traditional ceremonies -Stars and stadiums -A professional training program -Competitive tips and tricks -Effective countertactics -Historical techniques -Training in Thailand |
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Kickboxing $24.99 Kickboxing - Photographic Print |
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Muay Thai Kickboxing: The Ultimate Guide to Conditioning, Training, and Fighting $40.47 In the most comprehensive guide available for entry into the fast-growing sport of Muay Thai kickboxing, personal trainer, Thai boxing coach and experienced fighter Chad Boykin leads you through every aspect of the game. Whether you long to test your mettle in the ring or simply get in the best shape of your life, this book will show you how. With clear, instructive photos and descriptions, Boykin demonstrates the conditioning exercises that provide the foundation for the power and speed of Muay Thai. Then he takes you step by step through the brutal elbow and knee strikes, punches, clenches and kicks that form your offensive arsenal, plus the blocks and evasion techniques that will confound your opponent. Training drills teach you to flow from one move to the next with accuracy and confidence. A veteran of the ring, Boykin gives novice fighters inside information on what to expect and offers advice on fighting styles and strategies. Whether you've been participating in kickboxing for years or are new to the sport, this book will give you the edge you need to succeed. |
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Muay Thai And Kick Boxing - Vol. 2 (DVD) $11.93 A look at the sports of Muay Thai Boxing and Kickboxing. Running Time: 80 min |
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Muay Thai And Kick Boxing - Vol. 3 (DVD) $11.93 A look at the sports of Muay Thai Boxing and Kickboxing. Running Time: 80 min |
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Muay Thai And Kick Boxing - Vol. 5 (DVD) $11.93 A look at the sports of Muay Thai Boxing and Kickboxing. Running Time: 80 min |
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Muay Thai And Kick Boxing - Vol. 4 (DVD) $11.93 A look at the sports of Muay Thai Boxing and Kickboxing. Running Time: 80 min |
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Muay Thai (Hardcover) $48.66 Describes the history, techniques, the practice required, and top athletes connected to Muay Thai kickboxing. |
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World Kickboxing Network $63.73 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles The World Kickboxing Network (WKN) is a professional kick boxing and thai boxing organization and is one of the largest professional sanctioning organizations in the world, represented in more than 100 countries. WKN was created in late 1994 as a subsidiary of International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) to capture new markets, as ISKAs operations were concentrated in the North American market. But the predominantly American administration of ISKA considered WKN as a threat to its authority and the two organizations fully split in late 1998 and ever since WKN runs as a fully independent fight sport organization. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Tennoe, Mariam T./ Henssonow, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 72 Publication Date: 2010/11/19 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.17 inches |
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Amber Sporting Goods ABOXTHAI12B Professional Muay Thai Kickboxing Gloves 12oz $78 Professional muay thai kick boxing gloves. Leather construction. Thickly padded knuckle area. Specifically designed for the Muay Thai / kick boxing enthusiast. Extra padding on the wrist area for blocking. Wrap around leather hook and loop support for the wrist. Dimensions: 12 H x 12 W x 12 D. |
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Amber Sporting Goods ABOXTHAI14B Professional Muay Thai Kickboxing Gloves 14oz $57.98 Professional muay thai kick boxing gloves. Leather construction. Thickly padded knuckle area. Specifically designed for the Muay Thai / kick boxing enthusiast. Extra padding on the wrist area for blocking. Wrap around leather hook and loop support for the wrist. Dimensions: 12 H x 12 W x 12 D. |
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Kings Of Muay Thai Boxing - Vol. 1 (DVD) $13.43 Watch the champions of Holland, France and Thailand battle for the ultimate - World Muay Thai Kickboxing Champion. Running Time: 90 min |
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Kickboxing: The Complete Guide to Conditioning, Technique, and Competition $23.96 This comprehensive training manual features all the information needed for a successful start in kickboxing, right up to winning the match in the ring. Author Christoph Delp, an expert fitness coach and an experienced kickboxing and Muay Thai trainer, begins by describing kickboxing's history, development, and rules. The technical section explains all of the attacking techniques, as well as important defense and feinting skills. In spectactular photographs, champion kickboxers demonstrate the skills step by step, enabling the reader to easily duplicate the exercises and to understand the technical fine points. Chapters dedicated to training and competition contain vital information on training plans and structure, contest preparation, and competitive strategy. An ideal companion for beginners, the book is also an excellent reference for active kickboxers and other martial arts athletes who want to improve their punching and kicking techniques. Readers can use the book to train on their own or as a complement to club training. |
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Kickboxing Workout $29.99 Kickboxing Workout - Photographic Print |
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Sitnarong Muay Thai Kickboxing Fighting #1 DVD Sken boxing mma grappling new RS#85-D $14.99 Muay Thai #1 DVD by Master Sken. One of the most famous exponents of Muay Thai in the world, Master Sken is chief instructor of the Sitnarong International Muay Thai Association. His 30 years of experience are shown to you in this DVD, including warming up, stretching, endurance, balance distancing, clinching, stances, and more. There is also a bonus section on how to use the bags, pads, speed ball, focus gloves, and headgear. Approx. 45 minutes. Type: Books & Videos Gender: Unisex |
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