Kicking Techniques for Competition and Self-Defense (Specialties Series) [Paperback]

Roy Kurban (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1979

Speed, power, and technique are the focus of this fully illustrated book by Roy Kurban, a tournament champion and combat instructor of the U.S. military, with 29 separate kicking executions and self-defense techniques.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Black Belt Communications; 2nd printing edition (August 1, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897500652
• ISBN-13: 978-0897500654
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,133,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kicking Techniques, April 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Kicking Techniques for Competition and Self-Defense (Specialties Series) (Paperback)

This book is timeless! These ideas helped me reach Top Five National status as a female black belt in the 80's. The contents are valuable as both training and teaching tools from beginner to master instructor levels. For the visual learner, Roy Kurban uses illustrations that are easily followed. Along with step-by-step information on his world Black Belt Hall of Fame style competition and self defense kicking technique, Kurban gives everyone reachable goals to attain with his book. A must for any style martial artist who seeks improving their kicking style.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for martial arts beginners to develop kicks., January 25, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Kicking Techniques for Competition and Self-Defense (Specialties Series) (Paperback)

Roy Kurban was a world-ranked fighter in the 1970's and this book is an outstanding example of his excellent kicking techniques. The simple step-by-step instructions make it easy for the beginning and intermediate martial arts student to progress rapidly

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A practical guide to kicking that anyone can use., August 9, 1999

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This review is from: Kicking Techniques for Competition and Self-Defense (Specialties Series) (Paperback)

Roy Kurban's training methods work for anyone that will follow this book. Having earned my black belt in Roy Kurban's karate school in Arlignton, TX. The book follows his instruction programs in use at his school with his black belts instructors.