Razor Kick Practice DVD by Kensaku Yamamoto

The Razor-Sharp Kicks that Produced a Flurry of KOs: Secrets Revealed for the First Time!

Discover the secret behind the razor-sharp kicks that instantly knock out opponents. For the first time, KO artist Kensaku Yamamoto unveils his kicking techniques, training methods, and practical applications. Mastery is not achieved in a day; it is built through relentless practice and daily training, shaping Kensaku Yamamoto into the fighter he is. This essential work reveals what it takes to win, aimed at all Shin Kyokushinkai athletes aspiring for glory.

Contents

Kicking Techniques

• Soto Mawashi Geri (Outer Roundhouse Kick)
• Hidari Chudan Yoko Geri (Left Middle Side Kick)
• Migi Uchimata Gedan Geri (Right Inner Thigh Low Kick)
• Jodan Hiza Geri (High Knee Kick)
• Jodan Mae Geri (High Front Kick)

For Powerful Kicks

• Shifting weight backwards
• Training methods for backward weight shift
• Training methods to increase kick speed
• Returning the ball of the foot
• Returning the pivot foot
• Arm swings
• Summary of Mawashi Geri (Roundhouse Kick)
• Summary of Mae Geri (Front Kick)
• Sliding step forward with Mae Geri
• Sliding step forward with Mawashi Geri
• Kicking through guard gaps to Jodan (high level)
• Kicking through guard gaps to Chudan (mid level)

Air Kick Practice

• Mawashi Geri (Roundhouse Kick)
• Mae Geri (Front Kick)
• Hiza Geri (Knee Kick)
• Yoko Geri (Side Kick)
• Ushiro Mawashi Geri (Spinning Back Kick)
• Yoko Geri and Kake Geri (Hook Kick)

Partner Training

• Training kicks with the front leg
• Training kicks with the front leg using mitts
• Training lever attacks using mitts
• Training lever attacks and blocks using mitts
• Training counter high kicks using mitts
• Front kick practice

Combinations

• Punch to Jodan Mawashi Geri (high roundhouse kick)
• Right Gedan Geri (low kick) to Jodan Hiza Geri (high knee kick)
• Ushiro Mawashi Geri (spinning back kick) to Mae Geri (front kick)
• High kick to low kick
• Right Uchimata Gedan Geri (inner thigh low kick) to Hiza Geri (knee kick)
• Right Yoko Geri (side kick) to Hidari Hiza Geri (left knee kick) and Mae Geri (front kick)
• Southpaw stance, right Jodan kick to Mikazuki Geri (crescent kick)
• Jodan Mawashi Geri (high roundhouse kick) to Chudan Hiza Geri (mid-level knee kick)
• Right Gedan Geri (low kick) to Ushiro Geri (back kick) and Ushiro Mawashi Geri (spinning back kick)
• Right Soto Mawashi Geri (outer roundhouse kick) to lever attack
• Left hook to right Jodan Mawashi Geri (high roundhouse kick)
• Right Jodan Mawashi Geri (high roundhouse kick) to lever attack
• Counter right Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch) to opponent's right Gedan Geri (low kick)

Featured Practitioner

• Kensaku Yamamoto: A renowned lightweight karate champion, Yamamoto won the All Japan Weight Category Tournament lightweight division six times, starting from his first victory in 1991. He also competed in two world tournaments and retired after the 3rd World Cup in 2005. Currently, as the head of Aichi Yamamoto Dojo, he trains numerous elite athletes, including world champion Megumi Shōguchi, making significant contributions as a coach.

Language: Japanese

Run time: 86 min.

SPD-1730