This comprehensive book starts from the basics, discussing the fundamental concepts and mechanics behind jumping and spinning. It then applies these concepts to individual techniques, guiding the reader through the mechanics of the movements. Finally, the book shows how to increase the difficulty rating for the various moves. Each technique is described in exquisite detail, with sections dedicated to: Key Aspects, Approaches, Step-by-Step Instructions, Common Errors and Training Exercises. This book is ideal for athletes of any skill level. The Step-by-Step Instructions describe the movements in a frame-by-frame manner that is easy for beginners to follow. Experienced athletes will find this book an indispensable reference for troubleshooting and improving their technique so that they can master the next level of difficulty. Train with this book and leave the competition behind in your dust!
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: good resource Comment: You can find advice all over the internet on how to do certain moves, but nothing online has compared to the wealth of detail contained in this book. The author breaks the moves down into such minute detail, then explains the common mistakes people make, and drills that can be done to get the move.
I was a little put off at first by the stick figure drawings, but they're well done and I've come to realize that they demonstrate the moves and concepts far more easily than static pictures of people.
In addition, the author runs a website where he posts updates (things like wushu competition rules changing and how that affects the move) and responds to questions in the book's forum. I suppose you could skip buying the book and post a million questions to the forum, but don't be a jerk/cheapskate. Buy the book, you won't regret it. And if anything doesn't make sense or you feel it's missing something, go ask. Customer Rating: Summary: awesome new kung fu book!!! Comment: I just got this book last month, and it's great! Every move is analyzed in incredible detail and it really helps you understand how to do the jumps better. I'm still working on my moves but I've already increased my rotations!! I've just about got my 540 and I'm on my way to 720! The tips in there are so on the money, and even though the book is a little wordy, it's soooo easy to read. Way more helpful than some other martial arts books I've looked at. Oh yeah, and there's a companion guide to the book you can download too.
The book goes over:
Jump Front Kick
Jump Inside Kick (XFJ)
Running Jump Outside Kick
Standing Jump Outside Kick
Butterfly Kick
Butterfly Twist
Aerial
Aerial Twist
Front Sweep
Back Sweep
