An effectively delivered kick can mean life instead of injury or death in a self-defense situation, and glory rather than shame in the ring. When an individual is attacked by a larger, or more powerful opponent intent on inflicting harm, the superior length and strength of your legs can be used to tip the balance in your favor. However, gaining proficiency takes training and insight. This book has one purpose: to help readers hone their kicking proficiency so that they can readily deploy the most powerful tool in the fighter's repertoire, and press their advantage. This book is the first of its kind to present the entire range of basic martial arts kicks. This encyclopedic reference is a must for all fighters