Flexibility Training for Speed Kicking Book by John La Tourrette (Preowned)

Develop greater flexibility, faster kicks, and improved kicking performance with this specialized martial arts training manual by Dr. John M. La Tourrette, an 8th-degree black belt and sports psychology Ph.D.

Flexibility Training for Speed Kicking presents 99 techniques designed to increase flexibility and kicking speed. Rather than treating stretching simply as a warm-up, La Tourrette focuses on developing the functional range of motion needed to execute high kicks quickly and effectively.

The training methods are intended for martial artists who want to improve both the height and speed of their kicks while developing greater freedom of movement. La Tourrette emphasizes training the body so that high kicking can be performed without relying on an extensive warm-up beforehand.

A useful vintage training reference for practitioners of karate, taekwondo, kenpo, kickboxing, kung fu, and other kicking-based martial arts, as well as collectors interested in classic martial arts training manuals.

Highlights:

• 99 flexibility and kicking techniques
• Methods for increasing kicking speed
• Exercises designed to improve functional flexibility
• Training aimed at developing faster, higher kicks
• Written by 8th-degree black belt Dr. John M. La Tourrette
• Vintage martial arts training manual

Language: English 

Length: 66 pages

Publication date: 1990