Product Details

• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Number of tapes: 1
• VHS Release Date: January 14, 1996
• Run Time: 80 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: 0940149338
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,504 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

About the Actor

The demonstrator and author, Mac Mierzejewski, is a full-contact karate fighter and instructor. He holds a M.Sc. degree in Sports Medicine and a M.Sc. degree in Physical Therapy. Mac won full-contact European Championships Kyokushin Karate, Mas Oyama's Asia-Pacific International Open Karate Tournament, Canadian Kyokushinkai Tournament. He won most of his fights with kick knockouts (see them on the video).

Product Description

Throw high, powerful and snappy kicks any time, with no notice! Use the most effective and scientific method of training to add height and devastating power to your "cold" kicks! Learn: * How to throw high, accurate, and powerful real `Black Belt' kicks with no warm-up, "Since Mac taught me how to kick I can throw powerful roundhouse kicks and spinning kicks above my head without the slightest warm-up, without even one squat or one leg raise--and I am 40!"--Tom Kurz, Island Pond, Vermont * How to put more power and snap in your high kicks, "I recently purchased your new video on Power High Kicks. It was the very best. Very informative and the live footage was great. [My kicks are] faster, [with] more power--not as much time stretching."--Philip Ameris, New Kensington, Pennsylvania * How to kick "cold" without injuring yourself, pulling muscles or even getting sore.

Learn everything there is to know about kicks: fundamentals, footwork, drills, developing power, and technical tips for power and great height with no warm-up. See proven sequences of exercises that develop every kick. Put more power in all your kicks. Just think: if you can kick high with more power, how much better will your low kicks get? Spend more time on your kicks and less on warm-up stretches! Learn from the best! Mac won full-contact European Championships Kyokushin Karate, Mas Oyama's Asia-Pacific International Open Karate Tournament, Canadian Kyokushinkai Tournament, and many other full-contact contests. He won most of his fights with kick knockouts (see them on the video). Amaze others with your flexibility and readiness!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable aid for improving ALL aspects of kicks, October 4, 2004

By 

Mark Meloon (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power High Kicks with No Warm-Up! [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It took me a few viewings of this video before I truly realized just what an incredible training aid it was. This video deals with much more than simply how to throw high kicks; this video provides valuable information on ALL aspects of powerful kicks. Video is the most appropriate format for this type of material and Mac Mierzejewski is an incredible martial artist to learn from. The video starts with video clips from some of Mac's martial arts championship fights and the footage is truly amazing. You'll find yourself wincing as you see him knock down and knock out his unfortunate opponents.

The video is densely packed with tips on the finer points of kicking techniques, an array of valuable exercises, and stretching information. You'll want to watch this video with one finger on the pause button of your VCR remote. Kicks are shown in both normal speed and slow-motion to allow the viewer to grasp all of what they are seeing. The narration points out some of the more important technique points, however, there is so much that one can learn from watching these kicks that many viewers will find themselves rewinding and watching certain segments over and over again.

As with most products from Stadion Publishing, emphasis is placed on the correct progression of exercises. The kicking instruction starts from the basic knee-kick which is designed to hammer home the importance of raising the knee high and driving in with the hips on ALL kicks. Basic kicks like front snap kicks and side thrust kicks are followed by more elaborate kicks such as cresent and the always-spectacular spinning hook kick. Each section is devoted to a specific kick and is introduced with footage from Mac's matches and a short example of using the kick to defend oneself in a typical street encounter. Training exercises require only the most basic equipment such as chairs and bungee cords. Exercises for both individual and partner assisted training are shown.

I have watched this video more times than I can remember and never fail to get something new out of it everytime I watch. This video is highly recommended for all martial artists that require the ability to deliver powerful kicks, regardless of their skill level or flexibility. My kicks have improved in their height and power after studying this tape. There is so much in this video that it will most likely require multiple viewings before its full value is appreciated. This product has my highest recommendation.