Essential Kickboxing Volume 2: Defensive Techniques

For Educational Purposes Only!
In Essential Kickboxing Volume 2, Pat O’Keeffe expands on defensive concepts with a practical, no-nonsense approach rooted in real-world application. The volume emphasizes the importance of protecting oneself while remaining in position to strike, blending traditional guard work with evasive footwork, deflections, and counters. O’Keeffe drills the fundamentals of blocking, slipping, and covering with integrated partner work and pad drills to reinforce timing and control. He teaches defensive movement as an offensive opportunity—encouraging the fighter to transition fluidly from evasion to attack. Throughout, the focus remains on balance, economy of motion, and staying calm under pressure, making this volume essential for practitioners seeking to sharpen their defense without compromising their offensive readiness.