Introduction to Kickboxing Training DVD by SNAIL RAMP's Tetsu Takemura

A Man Who Conquered Both Punk Rock and Kickboxing

Tetsu Takemura is a man who has reached the pinnacle in both Punk Rock and Kickboxing, bringing a clear and rational method with a strong sense of direction. As the vocalist and bassist of SNAIL RAMP, a band that played a crucial role in the Japanese melodic punk and ska-punk movement since its formation in 1995, Takemura made a significant impact on the current rock scene. At 31, during his active band career, he debuted as a professional kickboxer. In October 2014, at 43, he won the 12th NKB Welterweight Championship. Now, he manages the kickboxing gym Tokyo Kick Works, while also serving as a matchmaker and overseeing events for the NKB Japan Kickboxing Federation.

In this DVD, Takemura shares the training methods he uses at his gym, which he has taught to over 1,000 students, from beginners to professional kickboxers. The content is designed to be easily understood, not only by those looking to take up kickboxing as a sport but also by those interested in it for fitness.

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Warm-up/Stretches

• Hip Joints
• Calves
• Achilles Tendons
• Quadriceps
• Wrists/Ankles
• Shoulders/Shoulder Blades
• Hamstrings

Chapter 2: Shadowboxing

• Stance/Jab
• Right Straight
• One-Two
• Left Hook
• Right Uppercut
• Left Body Hook/Left Uppercut

Chapter 3: Sandbag

• Right Low Kick
• Left Low Kick
• Left Jab
• Right Straight
• One-Two

Interview

• The journey from Major Punk Band SNAIL RAMP to the 12th NKB Welterweight Champion

Instructor: Tetsu Takemura

• Born August 18, 1971
• President of Tokyo Kick Works
• As the Vo&B of the band SNAIL RAMP, he has performed at numerous summer festivals, topped the Oricon charts, and hosted All Night Nippon. At 30, with no prior experience in martial arts, he joined a kickboxing gym, quickly became passionate, and debuted as a professional kickboxer at 31. Despite multiple surgeries due to injuries, he won the 12th NKB Welterweight Championship at 43 after his third title challenge. After retiring, he founded Tokyo Kick Works in 2021, where he has trained over 1,000 people, from beginners to professionals. He also supports the NKB as a matchmaker and event supervisor.

Language: Japanese

Run time: 1 hour & 40 min.

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