Bøker av Andy Dumas

The sport of Full Contact Kickboxing demands the highest degree of technical skill, physical conditioning and intellectual discipline. Athletes must rely on their technical expertise by throwing all kicks above the waist and winning the bout purely with kickboxing techniques. A structured training programme is therefore essential. Full Contact Kickboxing is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of kickboxing training. Combining the expertise of an experienced coach and kickboxing champion, it provides the motivation and techniques needed to make better choices in and out of the ring, and to become a disciplined and successful competitor. Featuring over 380 photographs, this valuable training guide will help readers to swiftly progress and gain a competitive edge. It will be of great interest to all those interested in kickboxing principles, from amateurs to professionals, from boxers to martial artists.

Inside the Ropes is a one of a kind book which reveals the inner beauty and intricacies of both the art and science of boxing. It is a passionate perspective of the sport and demonstrates the evolution of the human athlete through hard work, raw strength, and mental determination. Inside the Ropes is your all-access media pass to the training camps, press tours, weigh-ins, colourful characters, and all the drama of the big fights themselves. It features over 150 stunning images from today's greatest ring battles by award winning and passionate-eyed photographer, Naoki Fukuda. On each page you will learn how great boxers of today have perfected their craft and achieved superb physical conditioning. They know everything meaningful in life results from hard work and putting forth an honest, consistent effort. Nothing quite like Inside the Ropes has ever been published before. This unique book is must have for every boxing aficionado.

Suitable for aspiring boxers, this title shares tips and suggestions on how to improve skills and maximize performance. It includes tips and training methods that allow you to master the individual nuances of boxing to give you the winning edge.