Knife Fighting Techniques

Description

Macho's most popular sparring gear!

Features

• Made of high quality 3/4 inch foam.
• set will include Macho child medium Dyna Kicks, child med Gloves and small Head Gear
• Available in White, Red, Black
• Sizes child s, m, l, adult S, M, L or XL.
• Please visit our amazon store at www.blackbeltshop.com

Reviews

Good Basic Set of Sparring Gear - Recommended

by CFH from Blue Ridge Summit, PA USA on 2010-06-11
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2DPG9QNUVHHJA We bought this set of size XL Red Macho Dyna Sparring Gear to use for my son's TaeKwonDo practice. This is a good set that provides the required protection for light to medium contact sparring. Here are my observations:Head Gear: Pros - + Good Ear Protection + Does Not Obscure Peripheral Vision + Good Back of Head Coverage and ProtectionCons - - No JawChin ProtectionHand Gear: Pros - + Open Hand Design; good for grappling techniques + Protects Sides of Hands and ThumbsMisc - * Finger Loops Are Thin; concerned that they will not hold up long (will update if this is an issue)Foot Gear: Pros - + Easy to Put On; elastic strap and Velcro hold these well + Good Ankle, Top, and Side ProtectionMisc - - Other Brand (Century) Has Fabric Coverage on 1/2 of Foot; some like that, others do notOverall, this is a good starter set of sparring gear that I feel safe letting my son wear. See the video and pictures (in "Customer Images") for more details.Recommended!CFH

Description

Just knowing how to kick isn't enough when you step in the ring. Understanding how to score is essential towinning in taekwondo competition. Learn to use the most popular and effective scoring attacks found intoday's taekwondo competition. PART 1: ATTACKING SKILLS include: * Front and rear leg roundhouse kick * Front leg speed axe kick * Rear leg power axe kick * Back kick, jumping back kick and 360 degree aero back kick * Jumping turning roundhouse kicks * Hopping kicks * Footwork/kick combinations * Set-ups and attacks Attacking Skills includes examples of each technique being used in competition as well asfull speed and slow motion instructional segments from both open and closed stancesituations. PART 2: WINNING TARGET DRILLS include: * Single and double target drills * Reflex drills * 2:1 Target drills * Line drills * Combination target drills * Footwork/kick combination drills * Hogoo drills Winning Target Drills is a great training aid to improve attacking precision andpower for instructors and coaches as well as students who want to train at home. Fully indexed so you can jump directly to the skills you want to work on.

Description

Ultimate Sparring is the most comprehensive book ever written on sparring and dueling methods around the world. It contains the rules and methods of sparring for cross-training, competition, and self-defense in dozens of Eastern and Western martial arts. Ultimate Sparring features hundreds of competitive sparring methods, from European Fencing to Japanese Kendo; Golden Gloves Boxing to Muay Thai Kickboxing; Capoeira Kick-Dancing to Krabi Krabong Sword Dancing; Greco-Roman Wrestling to Sumo Wrestling; Shuai Chiao to Chi Sao; and more. Ultimate Sparring also features dozens of methods of sparring for the development of skills, or for keeping training interesting and fun, such as: Blindfold Sparring, Hands-Only Sparring, Mixed Style Sparring, Groundfighting, Knife Sparring, and Sensory Awareness Sparring.

Reviews

Encylopedia of martial arts.

by Big John from Midwest, USA on 2007-01-12
The cover says "A very informative and well-rounded explanation of fighting." This is not a training book. It is a detailed record of various styles. I bought this book in order to see if I could learn a new move or maybe a new training tip. This book seems to be a lot like an encylopedia of martial art styles. There is a short description of every martial art imaginable and some you have never heard of. If you are experienced and looking to learn some new techniques to use in the gym then this book is not for you. This would be good to read about the different rules of different martial arts. Maybe I should have read reviews on this book. I bought this book for the wrong purpose.

A very useful book

by Jeremy Henderson from Claymont, DE on 2006-07-12
I've never seen a book that covers more(or half as many) forms of sparring as Ultimate Sparring by Jonathan Maberry. It's front-loaded with a lot of great information on rules, first aid, history, etc., and then moves into a style-by-style guide of sparring methods that really does cover the topic. I'm impressed. Very impressed.

THE BEST BOOK OF ITS KIND

by Albert Consadine from Detroit on 2004-04-15
This is by far the best and most complete book on sparring methods I've ever seen, and I have quite a library of martial arts classics.

ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIC

by Alfred Maguire from Ft. Gordon, GA on 2004-04-01
What an amazing book! This is the kind of thing that needs to be in every military school and library, not to mention martial arts school, in the country. It's easy to read, packed with useful information, and has dynamic photos. Just great!

Marvelous Book!

by Shelton Redmond from Austin, TX on 2004-04-01
I've been reading martial arts books for many years and this is certainly one of the finest and most thoroughly researched works I've ever come across. Bravo!

Description

Please message us with the desired size of each individual item

Features

• Simply message us with the desired size of each individual item
• Includes the Dyna Headgear, Dyna Punch, Dyna Kick, and Mouthguard!
• Headgear Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large, X Large
• Punch Sizes: Child Small, Child Medium, Child Large, Small, Medium, Large, X Large
• Kick Sizes: Child Small, Child Medium, Child Large, Small, Medium, Large, X Large

Description

Are you having trouble sparring with your training partners? Tired of getting hit all the time? Are you bored with your same old sparring moves? Now, in Sparring: Tips, Tactics and Techniques to Dominate Your Opponent, CFA founder and self defense expert Sammy Franco teaches you everything and anything you wanted to know about the art and science of dominant sparring.Learn the "real hidden truth" behind sparring with some of the most innovative and aggressive sparring techniques ever featured in a dvd. Learn to dominate, overwhelm and control your sparring partner with these incredible tactics and techniques:* Bait and Smash Technique * Steam Roller Technique * Cover & Crush * Hip Fusing * Progressive Indirect Attack * Sharpshooting skills * Handicapped Sparring * "Everyman for Himself" Drill * Effortless Sparring Tactics * Lots of Full Contact Drills & ExercisesWith our special chapters section, jump instantly to any of our techniques on this DVD using the quick chapter search feature. No need to fast foward or rewind. Save time and practice only the skills you really need.DVD Details:Sparring: Tips, Tactics and Techniques to Dominate Your Opponent is a multi-regional DVD and will play anywhere in the world. Top audio and color quality. Total Run Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Reviews

Awesome DVD!!!

by T. Brown from on 2009-10-20
The tips and techniques in this DVD will take your sparring to a whole new level. It is a must for any martial artist's collection.

On my shortlist of favorites

by Nicholas Scopelliti from Gaithersburg, MD on 2009-10-12
I've been looking forward to a DVD on sparring for ages, and this is now on my list of favorites by Sammy Franco. If you've ever sparred with a more formidable opponent, you already know why, too. Unless you're a boxer, you don't spar for the sake of sparring. You spar in order to learn and benefit from the skills and attributes you can improve that will make you a better fighter. But like Mr. Franco says in the DVD, when you're a beginner or if you're sparring with someone more advanced than you, you go into "survival mode". You defend as much as possible, try to land a few hits every now and then, and hope for the best. You don't learn much, frankly. But it doesn't have to be that way.This DVD will teach you the skills you need in order to start learning and to ultimately dominate your sparring partners. You will feel more confident and wonder how it is you ever sparred without these techniques in your arsenal. Oh... and you will LOVE the "steamroller" and "cover & crush" techniques!

Instantly improveyour sparring success.

by G. Vartha from New Zealand on 2009-10-08
This DVD tuition should be in all fight training regimes. If you are a beginner, then you MUST have this no-nonsense DVD. I wish I had these approaches when I was starting out, as I would've hit the ring running. For intermediate trainees, this will fill any gaps in your sparring, and for the advanced fighter... there are techniques here that can be added to your growing skill base, without a doubt.There is never an end to learning, and I especially enjoyed the "Steam Roller", and will be using it from now on. I use a variation of the "Bait and Smash Technique" already, and it was good to see it presented to the masses for sparring! My sparring has now taken on a more varied and technical flow, and am already seeing the benefits in sparring... and a more cautious partner (and myself, as well).Thanks Sammy & CFA, for giving me more tools, with which to perfect my training goals.

Description

Build an explosive freestyle sparring arsenal with powerful techniques, precise timing, and superior sparring strategies and tactics! Packed with valuable sparring drills and insights, Freestyle Sparring provides the tools you need to develop and refine your fighting skills. Grandmaster Woo Jin Jung, a lifelong Taekwondo artist and 8th Dan black belt, has written the ultimate freestyle sparring resource for beginning, intermediate, and advanced martial artists in all hard-style disciplines. In Freestyle Sparring, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience by providing the following: • Detailed instruction of proper technique • Drills for refining technique, timing, and conditioning • Skill assessment checklists to maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses • Mental tactics that provide superior focus and discipline • Strategies for incorporating techniques from other martial arts styles • Specific guidelines for tournament competition, including equipment, uniforms, and sparring rules for both Karate and Taekwondo Sample training programs provide step-by-step guidance in developing efficient, effective workout regimens. Whether you enjoy sparring as one aspect of martial arts training or wish to excel in competition, Freestyle Sparring gives you everything you need to take your fighting skills to the next level.

Reviews

I was aSTUDENT of Mr. JUNG 10 years

by Jerome E. Owens from on 2007-03-14
Master instruction from a master instructer.I was a student of Mr. jung until I began FCR kickboxing.I bought this book specifically to work on my kick counters and anything else I had forgot under the tutelage of Master Jung.I personally recomend this book for any level really.Nobody knows it all, guys. Jerome Owens 3rd Dan TKD,Former North American welterweight champ,CurrentlyWorld ranked by ISKA,#2 IKF superwelterweight contender.

If you've never sparred before

by from Knoxville, TN USA on 2000-10-29
I just bought this book, and I think it's a pretty good intro to get the feel of what goes on when sparring, and how to think, what to look for, etc. I recently started a karate class, and I was wondering how I should begin to think about sparring, because it was something completely new to me. This book talks about basic rules, basic strikes, and gives you a clue on what kind of counters work for certain openings. It's probably not very helpful for people who have been sparring a while, but it definitely made me more confident since I haven't done a whole lot of sparring and since I suck at it. But now I know what to look for and how to get better (beyond just practice, practice, practice) and so I think this book was valuable.

Description

Taekwondo Kyorugi is the authority on taekwondo sparring. Written by Korean Olympic Gold Medalist Kuk Hyun Chung, WTF Deputy-Secretary General Kyung Myung Lee and Renowned Martial Arts Author Sang H. Kim, it is a direct translation of the original Korean text. Learn the skills, drills, strategies and methods used by Korean coaches and competitors for years. Footwork, kicks, hand target drills, heavy bag workouts, coaching, combinations, strategy, professional training, opponent analysis, conditioning, weight control, competition tips, official Olympic rules, scientific analysis of scoring, & more! 120 photos

Reviews

Perhaps One Of The Finest Books Ever Written On The Subject

by Shawn Kovacich from The Greatest Little City in the World on 2008-06-02
Having been involved in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do for over 25 years and currently holding a 4th dan black belt in the art, I am always more critical on books and DVD's on the subject of Tae Kwon Do more so than I am towards most any other martial art, with an occasional exception or two. Therefore, I was almost a little reluctant to read this book, but relented anyhow after skimming through the first few pages.Now normally I try and write a fairly complete and descriptive review on each unique section in a book, however, in this case I am going to forego my normal style and simply base my review on the overall quality of the entire book.If you are already a senior ranking student (gup) or black belt in Tae Kwon Do, then this book will not only be a welcome addition to your martial arts library, but the information provided within it is very valuable and relevant to the subject of "free sparring" in Tae Kwon Do. I can't imagine anyone not being able to learn a considerable amount about the subject even at just a first cursory look through this book.I found the material very well organized and easy to understand, if you already have a significant amount of experience in Tae Kwon Do. If you are a novice or beginner student, then I would recommend that you hold off on getting this book until you within a year or so of testing for black belt.This book recommends that you primarily use the following three kicks in competition.Roundhouse Kick Back Kick Axe KickI should make note that its not that other kicks aren't used, it's just that these kicks tend to be more effective in the competition arena.This book covers just about every possible subject that could or would come up on the subject of Tae Kwon Do "free sparring," although not all subjects are covered in great detail, they are discussed to varying degrees and offers the reader a pretty good overall view of the subject. I highly recommend this book to all individuals interested in Tae Kwon Do "free sparring."Shawn Kovacich Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.

Instructing Book for TKD Players

by from on 2005-05-15
I am a Japanese student. In Japan, there are few Japanese books of WTF taekwondo, so people uses English TKD books to learn taekwondo. And this book is one of the most popular TKD books in Japan. This fact would represent value of the book. As for me, this book is felt to be very useful,too. It helped me constructing training menus and sparring strategies. It contains lots of helpful instructions.

Good for the serious competitor

by Joseph M Burtner from Kennesaw, Georgia on 2003-12-21
I've never been a fan of point sparring, but I have to admit this is a pretty good book. It's definetly not for the beginner, though. The technique section is very basic, giving only the briefest of discriptions on the kicks, but also providing suggestions on how the moves are best utilized. The book then goes into stratagies for TKD style sparring, though most of the drills and principles can be used by karateka as well. What does show a lot of depth is that the authors include chapters on sports medicine, nutrition, mental preparation, and conditioning. A lot of that information is useful to any serious martial artist who participates in point sparring, and I'd recoment the conditioning excersises be applied to any program. The book ends with a chapter on Olympic TKD rules, including weight classes and a list of fouls. A glossary follows. As this book was designed to prepare competitors and coaches for Olympic-level competition, I'd call it an essential publication to anyone who is competing at the national levels in any martial art point sparring.

A lot more than it looks

by K. Kvael from Norway on 2003-10-19
I think this is a great book. If you ar looking for a big book with a lot of pictures in it, then this is not the book for you since wery few of the combinations are shown. But if you already know how to kick and how to punch, then that should not be a problem for you. Everyone involved in sparring as a practicioner or as a coach could learn a lot from this book. I certainly did, even thaug i practice ITF Taekwon-Do, since a lot of the bodywork and qualities you need are similar.

Didnt like it

by Edwin Vehmaaanperä from Klaukkala, Uusimaa Finland on 2003-01-07
I didnt like this book and it was very boring. Its said the same things many times and the only thing I found useful were the moves that it showed. If this is the best book of TKD sparring I wonder what kind of books the others are.

Description

Brand New or Money Back!

Features

• 3/4" thick vinyl-coated foam offers protection for the entire circumference of the head. Covers full forehead.
• Cutouts around neck allows for more mobility greater ventilation.
• Eye cutouts allow for greater peripheral vision.
• Elastic strap under chin secures with hook and loop closure.
• Available with matching Punch, Kick, and Forearm/Shin Guards.

Reviews

Good stuff

by Leonardo Cardinale from Costa Rica on 2010-07-16
This gear is good for martial arts, it does his purpose and its very good price.

Nice quality head gear for very good price

by T. Klotzbach from usa on 2010-02-10
This is a very nice quality product. It was alot cheaper than other similiar gear but when it arrived it was much nicer than I would expect. Can't comment on its use for spar'ing as my dad wears it to protect his head in case he falls as he is handicapped. But it deos seem to be very solid and thick and most likely would protect quite well during a spar'ing match.

Description

Quality Muay Thai Shin & Instep Pads. Sparring guards that protect the shin and instep. Great for training, practice and sparring. Made of durable foam & cloth fabric. Lightweight, elastic, & breathable. Very comfortable and machine washable. Sold in Pairs. Available in. Colors: White, Black, Red, or BlueSizes: XS, S, M, L, XL

Features

• Color: Black
• Size: Adult Large
• Martial Arts Cloth Protective Gear
• Century Muay Thai Kickboxing Shin/Instep Guards
• Muay Thai Shin and Instep Sparring Pads

Reviews

Very satisfied

by Christina Peteraf from on 2010-07-26
These pads are exactly what I wanted: Easy to pull on, light and thin, good value.