Bøker av Wim Demeere

Can you defend yourself in the street with boxing techniques?Yes, you can, but there are critical differences between the ring and the pavement arena. For boxing to be an effective self-defense system, you must know which parts transfer directly and which ones you need to adapt. Most of all, you must know how to do that. Written by a self-defense expert with over thirty-five years of experience, this book teaches you exactly that. It covers everything you need to start your training, regardless if you are a beginner or if you already practice the sweet science.You will learn how to: Avoid going to jail by understanding how legal self-defense is different from sports fighting.Not break you fist when punching without gloves.Adapt boxing's footwork, punching and defensive techniques to the realities of the street.Get out of the clinch positions attackers most often use.Avoid common mistakes that boxers make when defending themselves.This first volume in the "Boxing for Self-Defense" series covers the fundamental information you need to efficiently defend yourself. It gives you the necessary knowledge to transform powerful ring-fighting techniques into devastating punches that can fight off aggressors. As the saying goes: You don't know punching, until you've been hit by a boxer.Buy this book today so you too can become a hard-hitting pugilist.Bonus!You receive free access to an on-line resources page with more information, videos of boxing used in street encounters, gear to use and much more.

Learn how professional fighters use devastating leg kicks to beat their opponents!The leg kick is without a doubt one of the most effective weapons a Mixed Martial Arts fighter can have in his arsenal. When used correctly, it cripples an opponent's strategy, takes away his power and undermines his self-confidence. All this, after landing just a handful of hard kicks! Unfortunately, the leg kick is also a much misunderstood technique. Too many MMA competitors use it without thinking through how to use it best. As a result, their kicks get blocked and used against them. Don't let that happen to you! This book teaches you combat-tested tips, tricks, strategies and tactics to transform your leg kick into a devastating attack. You will learn: - Which part of the shin to use for best results.- How to use your hips to generate tremendous power. - When to use the leg kick and when not to.- Why Anderson Silva broke his own shin throwing a leg kick and how you can avoid that.- How UFC champions use leg kicks in their fights against top contenders.- Much, much more...No matter what your level of experience is right now, the knowledge in this book will improve your skill with the leg kick. With consistent training, you will master the leg kick and strike fear in your opponent's mind when you attack him with it.Bonus!You receive free access to an on-line resources page with more information, videos, gear to use and much more.

You have an owner's manual for your car, your stereo and even your blender, so why not your body? The Fighter's Body is exactly that, an owner's manual for your body, the most complex piece of equipment you will ever own. As a martial artist, you have special needs. Have you ever wondered how that latest fad diet might affect your performance on the mat? Ever wanted to take off a few extra pounds? How about putting on muscle without slowing down? Make weight for a tournament? Lose 5 pounds fast? Eat better? Change weight classes? Confused about supplements, vitamins and protein shakes? Can't make sense of the food pyramid? Don't know where to start? Start here. Author Loren Christensen and personal trainer Wim Demeere combine their knowledge of martial arts, weight training, nutrition, diet and exercise to answer your questions and put you on the road to becoming the best martial arts athlete you can be. This book will answer your questions about important topics including: why some diets are harmful for martial artists; how to calculate your protein needs for training; when and how to use supplements; how to eat at fast food places and not ruin your diet; why it's okay to splurge on 'Dirt Day'; how to safely make weight for a tournament; why HIIT training is essential to weight loss; what to eat on competition days; and, how to create a plan that works and stick to it.