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Dave Kovar along with his brother Tim own and operate four highly successful schools in Sacramento, California. They are also columnist for MASuccess Magazine. The Kovar's are often given credit for being one of the best instructing teams in the country.
Available only on DVD. ** Approx. 33 min.
HEAVY BOB: This program will bring you a fresh perspective on how you can maximize the use of this extremely versatile but under utilized piece of training equipment. It's a bag full of tricks and drills that will push your training to another level
Price: £17.01 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
The bo has become very popular these days as the "show" weapon of choice for many young Kata practitioners, but many people don't know it is really a deadly weapon.
When used correctly and in the hands of a trained martial artist it is almost impossible to stop. I will show you how to use a real bo and real bo techniques, using a heavy bo, and I will also teach you how to use the "show bo" or tournament bo, along with some great proven winning tournament kata's.
Everything you always wanted to know about the bo you will find in this DVD.
You will learn:
- Blocks
- Stances
- Attacks
- Counters
- Defenses
- Spins
- Locks
- Plus Bonus Winning Tournament Kata's
Over 100 stretch tube exercises allow you to take the gym with you.
I have been exercising, lifting weights and going to the Dojo or health club for 45 years and I don't intend to stop now that I am 58, but sometimes I can't get to the health club or I am traveling and don't have a health club near. So I always take a stretch tube with me, everywhere I go, and always have one in my car. So that anywhere at anytime I can get exercise and keep in shape.
I get a full body workout and exercise every muscle group using my stretch tube exercise program. All done with one simple little stretch tube in about 30 minutes.
You will be amazed at the effectiveness of the stretch tube and the incredible number of stretch tube exercises found on this DVD. You will find exercises for any age, sex or physical condition. And now when you can't go to the health club you can take the club with you.
Everyone loves the nunchaku but not everyone knows how to use them to their full deadly power. The nunchakus are so deadly that they are illegal to carry in most states. Even in the hands of a beginning martial arts student they can be used with devastating effect.
I will show you how to use real nunchakus and how to use the lighter tournament nunchakus and even show some proven winning tournament kata's with one and two nunchaku.
Blocks
Attacks
Double Nunchaku
Defenses
Chokes
Counters
Winning Tournament Kata's Price: £17.01 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
This is the best Ab workout you have ever seen, done by someone who has PROVEN it works for 58 years. I didn't just wake up and think of some good Ab exercises, this is the program that I have used for over 40 years, I am 58 years old and I have some of the BEST Abs in the world, not just for a 58 year old, but for anyone. I will show you an Ab routine that works and will make your Abs look great for a lifetime.
Over 20 Ab exercises that take you from flab to great ABS:
- Crunches
- Jackknifes
- Leg Lifts
- Twists
- Sit Downs
- Side Crunches
- Back Crunches
He is the founder and president of Grupo Axe' Capoeira, one of the world's foremost Capoeira organizations, which over the past few years has grown to upwards of 18,000 members in ninteen countries across the globe. He also works in film, television and motion capture for video games. All of this work has made this former Brazilian Capoeira Champion one of the most famous Capoerirstas in the world. He brings over 30 years of experience to help in the development of Capoeira techniques.
Volume 1: Fundamentals Warming up, ginga, attacks and esquivas. Approx. 42 min.
Volume 2: Beginner Level Training Attack and defense sequences and partner combos. Approx. 42 min.
Volume 3: Intermediate Level Training Attack and defense sequences, partner combos and acrobatic training combinations. Approx. 42 min.
Volume 4: Advanced Level Training Attack and defense sequences, partner combos, focus mitt training and acrobatic sequences. Approx. 42 min.
Volume 5: Axe' Capoeira Open Roda Approx. 42 min
Price: £18.71 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
Chloe is a 2nd Dan Black belt in Korean Tang Soo Do. Many of her greatest achievements also include being featured in movies, music videos and TV commercials, with her latest commercial being for Pepsi soft drink, where she was Jennifer Lopez?s stunt and body double.
Two volume titles to choose from. Available only on DVD.
Volume 1: Stretching and Conditioning Leads through a stretch workout to achieve maximum flexibility. Also, get secret leg conditioning exercises to get the most out of all kicks. Approx. 43 min.
Volume 2: Championship Kicking Gives a complete breakdown of championship kicks. Approx. 31 min Price: £18.71 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
He is a member of Team Paul Mitchell, the most prestigious sports martial arts Team in the Country. He is a 3rd degree black belt in Koga Ryu Ninjutsu and Tae Kwon Do Chung Do Kwan. In this series, get all of the secrets to make these techniques work best and look your best for competition. Daniel also helps with any problems, one step at a time. Four volume titles to choose from
Volume 1: Extreme Kicks and Spins Spinning hook kick, jump spinning hook kick, spinning round house kick, tornado kick, spinning hook kick gyro (extra spin), jump spinning hook kick gyro, butterfly kick, spinning hook kick into butterfly kick, karate aerial. Approx. 45 min.
Volume 2: Extreme Spinning Kicks The 540, 540 to the knee, 540 hook kick, pump 720, pump 720 triple and much more. Approx. 45 min.
Volume 3: Extreme Twists The Butterfly twist, Butterfly twist round kick, Butterfly twist kick, Illusion twist, Hyper twist, Corkscrew and Corkscrew with a round kick. Approx. 45 min.
Volume 4: Inverted Techniques The Raiz, Side swipe, Webster, Axe Aerial, Axe Webster (with and without stall grab), Loser (gainer Webster), Loser to knee, Level 1 Crowd Awakener. Approx. 45 min.
In this DVD, Dorsey delivers some of his best training drills using a focus mitt that will help you to execute your fighting style with more and precision. Approx. 45 min. Price: £18.71 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
In this DVD, Dorsey lets out all the stops and gives you an inside look into the elite training drills he used to compete as a World Champion martial artist and boxer. He gives you the precise instruction needed to perfect your fight game. Whether you're a professional or amateur, Dorsey's drills pack a powerful punch. Approx. 45 min. Price: £18.71 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
A high level internal strength and health exercise set centuries old, Iron Vest has a variety of benefits both for martial artists and those who are interested in overall health of the body. This program is designed to be practiced daily in as little as fifteen minutes.
Approx. 55 min. Available only on DVD.
Price: £21.27 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
He is a two time World Judo Champion competitor, Bronze Medal winner in the Pan American Games, a Senior National Champion, two time NCAA Judo Champion and the 2001 World Masters Judo Champion. Three volume titles to choose from. Available in both VHS and DVD.
Vol. 1: Basic Jumping Benefits of jumping rope for kids, warmups and stretches, designed for younger children and teenagers. Approx. 80 min. #ROPES001
Vol. 2: Advanced Jumping Benefits of jumping rope for adults. Warmups and stretches. Instruction is designed specifically for adults. Approx. 45 min. #ROPES002
Vol. 3: Muscle Endurance & Sports Massage Techniques Benefits of jumping rope to achieve muscle endurance. His instruction includes skills and drills needed to maximize performance. Approx. 45 min.
Price: £14.46 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
Vol. 1: Basic Breaking Proper stances and holding. How to measure distance. The best objects to break for a beginner. Much more! Approx. 58 mins.
Vol. 2: Power Breaking For the serious breaker. Double Palm Strike. Single Break. Hammer fist. Power boards. Approx. 44 mins.
Vol. 3: Creative Breaking Show stopping secrets! Fire breaking. Back flips and breaking. Speed Breaks. Shin breaks. Head breaks. Approx. 39 mins.
Vol. 4: Conditioning for the Break Use a pedestal for building muscle mass. Condition/strengthen the arms and finger tips. Special drills using a heavy bag and BOB. Approx. 39 mins. Price: £17.01 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
Over thirty times Junior and Senior China National Champion (hand forms, weapons, fighting sets). Ranked one of the top female Wushu athletes in China, four time NASKA women's grand champion and 1999 International American Tai Chi Champion. Six volume titles to choose from.
Volume 1: Three Section Staff Learn how to grab to play flowers, sweep, slaps with stances and self defense applications. Approx. 44 min.
Volume 2: Straight Sword. Li Jing will teach the basics of the sword. Approx. 52 min.
Volume #: Yang Ten Movement and Self Defense. Learn the first level of Tai Chi. Basic beginnings of Yang style Tai Chi. Approx. 44 min.
Volume 4: Yang Sixteen Movement and Self Defense. Learn the second level of Tai Chi. Additional movements of Yang style Tai Chi. Approx. 46 min.
Volume 5: Yang 24 Movement and Self Defense. Learn the third level of Tai Chi. The most popular Yang style Tai Chi in the world. Approx. 57 min.
Volume 6: 32 Tai Chi With Straight Sword. Li Jing introduces these challenging movements of this 32 tai chi sword. Approx. 56 min.
Learn specific ways to strengthen your body, create explosiveness and speed to throw your opponent off balance.
Learn how Olympic athletes get the competitive edge through medicine ball training.
The medicine ball workout can be added to any curriculum for strength and conditioning and most of all FUN! DVD running time is approximately 50 minutes. Price: £18.71 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
Featuring Master Saekson Janjira.
This DVD shows special training drills that you can use to develop balance, endurance and so much more. Learn to combine different training aids to develop power, balance and speed all at once.
Available only on DVD. Approx. 43 min
He currently fights professionally and is the Bare Knuckle Champion of Thailand in the cruiser weight division. Four Volume titles to choose from.
Volume 1: Hands And Elbows Learn basic breathing and warm up techniques used in all aspects of Muay Thai. Includes basic footwork, boxing offense and elbows. Approx. 52 min. #BROWND-V01
Volume 2: Kicks and Knees This section covers knees and the many types of kicks including front kicks, round kicks, axe kicks, spinning heel and back kicks. Approx. 60 min. #BROWND-V02
Volume 3: Bag and Pad Work Punches, elbows, knees and kicks are demonstrated along with fundamentals of the heavy bag. Also, learn dynamics of pad work and working with a partner. Approx. 58 min. #BROWND-V03
Volume 4: Defense Techniques These advanced techniques for defenses include punches, elbows, knees and kicks. Approx. 56 min. #BROWND-V04
Bonus Features Included on each DVD is new footage of Anthony fighting Bare Knuckle in Thiland. Practice loops, an interview and bloopers! Price: £18.71 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
New to breathing exercises? Start with Gentle Breathing, a simple way to reconnect with your body and begin your journey toward renewed energy. When you're ready, the core Power Breathing exercises of Steady, Staccato and Explosive breathing combine to create a total body energizing workout that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized. Finally, give attention to problem areas with Healing Breathing ten exercises to release tension and promote flexibility through controlled breathing.
Sang H. Kim has created this instructional DVD detailing the Power Breathing methods he has use for over 3 decades as part of his daily martial arts training. Power Breathing is an excellent way of improving lung capacity, strengthening the core mucles of the torso, increasing stamina, reducing stress and channeling inner energy. It's principles can be applied to martial arts training, yoga, tai chi and many aerobic sports. The DVD includes both instruction and follow along workouts.
Price: £16.16 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
Kyoshi Kevin Blok has been a professional martial artist for over for 40 years and currently instructs and coordinates Aikido and defense and control classes for 25 schools. He was promoted to 8th Degree Black Belt in Aikido and awarded the teaching title of Kyoshi by the World Kobudo Federation in 2005 and holds instructor rankings in Karate, Iaido and Kung Fu. He is also the author of several books and numerous videos on Aikido, Weaponry, Non-Physical Crisis Intervention and police/security defense and control tactics.
Volume 1: Kyoshi Kevin Blok introduces the basic principles that make up the art of Aikido. Beginning with an overview of the art and warm-up exercises, Kyoshi readies you for learning the true Aikido way. He also instructs you on basic breakfalls, basic movements, and basic controls and pins from grabs. 86 min #BLOKD-V01
Volume 2: Continuing with the beginner level of instruction, Kyoshi Blok introduces basic Aikido throws from grabs. These throws include all direction, hitting elbow, front step-in, side step-in, and reverse hand. Kyoshi Blok will also show you examples of variations for many of these basic throws. 50 min #BLOKD-V02
Volume 3: Expanding on the basics of Practical Aikido Basics I and II, Kyoshi Blok builds onto the curriculum by providing more advanced pins from strikes. These pins include over eight variations of control pins, followed by several elbow locks. 70 min #BLOKD-V03
Volume 4: Continuing with the intermediate Aikido techniques, Kyoshi Blok introduces new breakfalls and throws from strikes. He will again include all direction, hitting elbow, front step-in, side step-in, and reverse hand throws, but will include more advanced variations not shown in the basic level videos. 60 min #BLOKD-V04
Volume 5: Beginning with advanced body movement continuation drills, Kyoshi Blok prepares you for a deeper look into the Aikido art. New advanced breakfalls are introduced along with behind control and throwing techniques. Drop down throwing, heaven and earth throws, and breath throws are also included to truly expand your knowledge of Aikido. 78 min #BLOKD-V05
Four volume titles to choose from.
Volume 1: Sparring Fundamentals Kicking and hand techniques, tips on offensive and defensive sparring, drills and more. Approx. 45 min.
Volume 2: Intermediate Sparring Kicking techniques: double round, switch round and double back side kick. Hand techniques: back fist, ridge hand and back leg blitz. Approx. 45 min
Volume 3: Advanced Sparring Advanced techniques: switch spin hook, 540 spin hook, blitz off a kick and front leg blitz to name a few. Approx. 45 min.
Volume 4: Tag Team and Team Sparring Learn tricks about each fighter; the gunner, swing man, and the anchor. Plus rules of the NASKA, NBL and WSKF. Approx. 45 min
He owns two Chinese Martial Arts schools one in Newark, and one in Wilmington, Delaware. Sifu Ron Succarotte is also an accomplished film actor, stuntman and fight choreographer. He has appeared and worked on over ten feature films including productions from Hong Kong, Los Angeles and New York.
This Super Set includes the following six volume titles:
Volume 1: Chan Quan Superb training for beginning students and a great cardio workout. Eight step empty hand forms, Twenty step form. Excellent self defense applications and drills for both solo and partner training. Training is ideal for rotation and theme based curriculums. Approx. 47 min.
Volume 2: Nan Quan Stances such as Tiger and Crane that are more aggressive in nature. Learn an eight step empty hand forms and a twenty step form. Excellent self defense applications and drills for both solo and partner training. Approx. 48 min.
Volume 3: Broadsword Preliminary forms for beginning students. Learn both an eight step and twenty step from that is necessary to compete in International Wushu compulsories. Excellent self defense applications and drills for both solo and partner training. Approx. 46 min.
Volume 4: Staff Preliminary forms for beginning students. Learn both an eight step and twenty step from that is necessary to compete in International Wushu compulsories. Excellent self defense applications and drills for both solo and partner training. Approx. 47 min.
Volume 5: Wushu Basics Major stances found in Chinese Martial Arts. Learn basic kicks and foundation of all Chinese kicking drills. Step by step instruction for the jump front toe tap, tornado kick, lotus kick and butterfly kick. Three levels of the jump kicks from basic to advanced. Approx. 83 min.
Volume 6: One Step Wushu Learn one of the most important skills in self defense; How to read an opponent. One step self defense teaches how to read an opponents weakness. Discover how to target them, attack them, read reactions and find the next weakness. Self Defense is a skill that must be practiced as much as a kick, punch or form. Discover the fun way to learn valuable skills needed to protect yourself. Approx. 63 min.
Increase Your Striking Power Golden Glove competitor Scott Rogers is a power punching master. He will show ways to increase the power of the strike by teaching proper technique and power specific conditioning.
Available only on DVD. Approx. 52 min
Volume 1: Ultimate Home Workout Lose weight. Build muscle. Improve fighting skills. Approx. 48 min.
Volume 2: Ground Control Exercises including: Closing the gap. The King's proven takedwons. His secrets of takedown counters. Approx. 48 min.
Volume 3: The Keys To Victory Includes: The King's arsenal of finishing holds. Esacaping finishing holds. Countering finishing holds. Approx. 54 min.
Super Abs Beginner Learn the muscles and their functions, how to lose body fat, gain muscle mass and how to perform exercises properly and efficiently. Includes basic workout. Approx. 45 min.
Super Abs Advanced Includes advanced exercises using a variety of apparatus. Follow in a brief but killer abdominal routine that is certain to make your midsection stronger in the shortest amount of time. Approx. 45 min.
Price: £25.52 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
For those with no previous experience, Sensei Reeves starts off with the basics: how to set up a break properly, where to strike a board with different techniques, how to condition your hands and how to select your materials for a successful break. Then he demonstrates and teaches 12 fundamental board breaks including the punch, knife hand, hammerfist, elbow, side kick, back kick and axe kick. Once you have the basics down, learn how to put them together in combination breaks.
The highlight of this DVD is the advanced segment, where Sensei Reeves teaches you the secrets to power and speed breaking as he demolishes stacks of concrete and wood. Learn to break concrete with the double elbow strike, double hammer fist and stomp kick. Then do your own mini-world record break as Sensei Reeves calls it, breaking 5 stacks of boards in rapid succession. The detailed set-up instructions for each break help you safely and successfully achieve these advanced techniques.
Bonus DVD Features:
Feats of Strength: See Sensei Reeves perform traditional feats of amazing strength including bending an iron rod with his bare hands and letting an assistant break 2 x 2 boards over his arms, legs, stomach and shoulders.
Strength and Conditioning: Learn to use the makiwara to condition your hands and arms plus traditional Japanese strength training exercises.
Competition Advice: Sensei Reeves explains the rules of the world breaking championship, how to apply, what to expect at a major competition and even how to deal with media interviews when you win your first major tournament
Price: £12.76 (Excluding: VAT at 17.5%)
Volume 1: Advanced Boxing Techniques In this DVD, he delivers his best training drills to help execute with power and precision. Approx. 45 min.
Volume 2: Elite Boxing Techniques Dorsey gives an inside look into the elite training drills used to compete as a World Champion martial artist and boxer. He gives the precise instruction needed to perfect your fight game. Approx. 45 min.
Packed with information, this DVD is guaranteed to bring variety to your workout no matter what style you practice. You get over 100 drills, exercises and training methods that have made the Ultimate Fitness Series bestsellers. Discover which exercises are the most effective, how you should execute them for maximum results, how to apply them to your martial arts training and dozens more expert workout tips from Sang H. Kim, author of Ultimate Fitness through Martial Arts, as he explains and demonstrates each exercise.
A one hour clinic for women of all ages
Dave Kovar clearly explains and instructs you on everything you need to know about using the bag. He offers innovative routines for anyone who wants to add a new dimension to their workout.