Monday, 27 February 2012
Smick Product Photography Tutorial
Product photography tutorial presented by Gavin Hoey showing the high power tabletop lighting kit from smick.co.uk shows how to take pictures on whit and black backgrounds using home made lighting table.
Photoshop CS5 tutorial - How to take better product photographs using your iphone
http://grafxtv.com - In this photography and photoshop tutorial, I show you how to set up an inexpensive studio and how to take professional product images. I go through basic retouching in photoshop.
Monday, 20 February 2012
Micah Brock - Action Performer (Real Contact Hits)
Micah Brock (a.k.a. Kwonkicker). This is a collage of my performances in contact-based martial arts action films. I've been training the past two years to model my action style after Tony Jaa and Dan Chupong. Before that I used more of a Hong Kong style.
Taekwondo vs Kickboxing
Genki Sudo vs Korean Medalist of Taekwondo in K-1 WORLD-MAX 2002 International showdonwn (2002/10/11).
MMA On Ring - muay thai vs kickboxing
Remy bonjasky (Muay thai or thai boxing) vs mighty mo (Kickboxing). Remy Bonjasky vs mighty mo, muay thai vs kickboxing. Pure fight.
Saturday, 18 February 2012
Kwonkicker - Taekwondo Kickboxing Basic Fighting Stances Tutorial
This is a Taekwondo Kickboxing tutorial for 4 basic fighting stances useful in Kickboxing, MMA or Olympic style sparring.
Tips:
Stances should be practiced on both sides. Practice the stances first with one foot forward, then practice them again with the other foot forward. You should always strive for ambidexterity in all your movements. Which foot you place forward will depend on the situation and/or your own personal preference.
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Kwonkicker - Taekwondo Jumping & Agility Training Tutorial
This is a detailed Taekwondo Kickboxing tutorial for basic jumping and agility training drills. Use these to increase the height of your jumps, to increase your agility & lower body strength, and to achieve that overall "light on your feet" feeling.
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Kwonkicker - Basic Shin & Instep Conditioning Tutorial
This is a detailed Taekwondo Kickboxing tutorial for basic shin & instep conditioning, and overall bone hardening through exercise and nutrition. Useful for developing stronger bones for full-contact, pad-less/gear-less martial arts competition like MMA, Kyokushin, Muay Thai, etc.
Detailed information on Calcium, Vitamin D & BMD. Read it first! :
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/calcium/
Basic overview of Wolff's law:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolff%27s_law
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Kwonkicker - Taekwondo Basic Abdominal Training Tutorial
Basic ab & core exercises for beginner and veteran martial artists. There are many more than the ones I demonstrate here. These are just a few of my favorites.
Try do to at least 3 or more sets of any one or more exercises demonstrated above. Each set should consist of as many repetitions as you can do until you can't do any more. Rest for about 30 seconds to 2 minutes after you complete a set, and then continue on to the next set. If you did enough, your abs should be sore the day after your training session. It will take anywhere from 2-6 days for your abs to recover after an intense ab workout session. When your ab muscles have recovered and rebuilt, and your soreness is gone, begin another intense ab training session (but make sure to ingest enough protein and get enough sleep during the in-between-session recovery periods).
You should only need to train your abs about once or twice a week. However, if you did an ab training session, and your abs aren't sore the next day or the day after that, it probably means you didn't do enough sets or reps in your recent training session. Increase your sets or the amount of reps in your sets, then try again. And/or you can change the type/s of exercises you are doing during your training session.
Remember, if you are going for aesthetics (ripped looking abs) instead of just strong abs, then ab training alone won't do the trick. Even if you have strong abs, they aren't going to show through well if they are covered with belly fat. Spot fat loss is a myth and doesn't work (attempting to burn fat in a specific, targeted area). Ab training itself makes your abs stronger and more toned, but it does not directly remove belly fat. The only way to lose belly fat is through proper nutrition and consistent cardio/exercise. For tips on burning body fat so your abs will show through, read my blog entry here:
Fat loss for beginners:
http://kwonkicker.blogspot.com/2011/10/fat-loss-for-total-beginners-with-and....
And for a quicker tip: doing at least 20 minutes of cardio (jogging), 3-4 times a week will help jump start your fat loss, as long as you are eating at least somewhat sensibly.
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Kwonkicker - Taekwondo Lower Body Strength Drills
This is a detailed Taekwondo Kickboxing tutorial for basic lower body strength and agility training drills & exercises. These drills will help improve your kicking power, leg control, overall lower body strength and will increase your explosiveness.
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Kwonkicker Taekwondo Basic Balance Drills
The following are a few basic Taekwondo Kickboxing balance drills to improve your balance when performing various kicking techniques.
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Kwonkicker - Taekwondo Basic Upper Body Strength Drills
This is a detailed Taekwondo Kickboxing tutorial for basic upper body & core strength drills. These push-up drills will help increase both punching speed, power and explosiveness.
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Form 1 - Standard Push Up: (2:20)
Works shoulders, arms and chest to a lesser extent. Try to work up to 3 or more sets. Each set should consist of as many reps as you can do. Rest anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in between each set. (this isn't the only way to structure the session, it is just one way).
Form 2 - Extra Wide Push Up: (3:25)
Works shoulders, arms and chest to a greater extent. Try to work up to 3 or more sets. Each set should consist of as many reps as you can do. Rest anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in between each set. (this isn't the only way to structure the session, it is just one way).
Form 3 - Hip Push Up: (4:18)
Works shoulders, arms and chest to a greater extent. Try to work up to 3 or more sets. Each set should consist of as many reps as you can do. Rest anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in between each set. (this isn't the only way to structure the session, it is just one way).
Form 4 - Triangle Push Up: (5:10)
Works shoulders, arms to a greater extent (triceps), and chest. Try to work up to 3 or more sets. Each set should consist of as many reps as you can do. Rest anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in between each set. (this isn't the only way to structure the session, it is just one way).
Form 5 - Superman Push Up: (8:57)
Works arms, shoulders, and lower back to a greater extent. Try to work up to 3 or more sets. Each set should consist of as many reps as you can do. Rest anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in between each set. (this isn't the only way to structure the session, it is just one way).
If done properly, you should be sore the day (or next couple of days) after your push up training. It is important to allow your muscles time to recover before beginning the next session. It usually takes anywhere from 2-6 days for your muscles to recover and your soreness to go away after each intense training session. When your muscles have recovered and feel normal again, you many now begin your next push up session (but make sure to eat plenty of protein and get plenty of sleep during those in-between-session recovery periods).
However, if you did your push-up training session and you do not feel sore the day after or next couple of days after, then it probably means you didn't train hard enough during your recent push up session. In which case you could increase the number of reps in each set, increase the number of sets, or increase both, and then try again. You can also switch the types of push up exercises you are doing, or the order and/or speed at which you are doing them. Experiment and find out what works best for you.
You can also read this article I wrote on basic nutrition & fat loss to find out how much protein you should be ingesting daily: http://kwonkicker.blogspot.com/2011/10/fat-loss-for-total-beginners-with-and....
Click here for more detailed martial arts tutorials by Kwonkicker:
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=3B4FCC98AAAF3182
Form 1 - Standard Push Up: (2:20)
Works shoulders, arms and chest to a lesser extent. Try to work up to 3 or more sets. Each set should consist of as many reps as you can do. Rest anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in between each set. (this isn't the only way to structure the session, it is just one way).
Form 2 - Extra Wide Push Up: (3:25)
Works shoulders, arms and chest to a greater extent. Try to work up to 3 or more sets. Each set should consist of as many reps as you can do. Rest anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in between each set. (this isn't the only way to structure the session, it is just one way).
Form 3 - Hip Push Up: (4:18)
Works shoulders, arms and chest to a greater extent. Try to work up to 3 or more sets. Each set should consist of as many reps as you can do. Rest anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in between each set. (this isn't the only way to structure the session, it is just one way).
Form 4 - Triangle Push Up: (5:10)
Works shoulders, arms to a greater extent (triceps), and chest. Try to work up to 3 or more sets. Each set should consist of as many reps as you can do. Rest anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in between each set. (this isn't the only way to structure the session, it is just one way).
Form 5 - Superman Push Up: (8:57)
Works arms, shoulders, and lower back to a greater extent. Try to work up to 3 or more sets. Each set should consist of as many reps as you can do. Rest anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in between each set. (this isn't the only way to structure the session, it is just one way).
If done properly, you should be sore the day (or next couple of days) after your push up training. It is important to allow your muscles time to recover before beginning the next session. It usually takes anywhere from 2-6 days for your muscles to recover and your soreness to go away after each intense training session. When your muscles have recovered and feel normal again, you many now begin your next push up session (but make sure to eat plenty of protein and get plenty of sleep during those in-between-session recovery periods).
However, if you did your push-up training session and you do not feel sore the day after or next couple of days after, then it probably means you didn't train hard enough during your recent push up session. In which case you could increase the number of reps in each set, increase the number of sets, or increase both, and then try again. You can also switch the types of push up exercises you are doing, or the order and/or speed at which you are doing them. Experiment and find out what works best for you.
You can also read this article I wrote on basic nutrition & fat loss to find out how much protein you should be ingesting daily: http://kwonkicker.blogspot.com/2011/10/fat-loss-for-total-beginners-with-and....
Kwonkicker - Flexibility For Kicking Tutorial - For Stiff People & Beginners
This is a detailed flexibility for kicking tutorial. This tutorial focues on what stretches are needed (Front Splits & Side Splits) in order to raise the height of your kicking techniques. This tutorial is geared toward people who have naturally stiff muscles and joints.
Click here for a detailed article on weekly flexibility training schedules:
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FAQs:
Q: Where can I buy one of those kicking dummies?
A: You can buy a Body Opponent Bag (B.O.B.) by going here:
Q: What is in the base of the B.O.B./Bag?
A: It is filled with around 270lbs of all-purpose sand.
Kwonkicker - Taekwondo Basic Warm-Up Routine
This is a basic Taekwondo Kickboxing warm up routine geared toward beginners in the martial arts. It focuses on light stretches designed to loosen up joints and muscles before training, as well as basic exercises to increase the heart rate and blood circulation in the muscles, making them easier to stretch and less likely to become injured.
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Kwonkicker - Hand Wraps Tutorial for Kickboxing & MMA
This is a detailed Taekwondo Kickboxing tutorial on how to wrap your hands for training, Kickboxing or MMA style competition.
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