Karate Science : Dynamic Movement.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Swanson, J. D.

Contributor:

Nigro, Sam.

Series:

Martial Science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Karate.

Human mechanics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Martial Science

Karate Science

Place of Publication:

Roslindale : YMAA Publication Center, 2017.

Summary:

"Karate Science: Dynamic Movement will help you understand the mechanics of the human body. Swanson describes these principles in incredible detail, drawing on examples from several styles of karate, as well as aikido, taekwondo, and judo. Whatever your martial background, applying this knowledge will make your techniques better, stronger, and faster. Understand the major types of techniques, including their outward appearances and internal feelings. Master the core principles behind these feelings. Learn the biomechanics and dynamics of core movement" -- Back cover.

Contents:

Front Cover

Back Cover

Praise for Karate Science

Title Page

Copyright Information

Editorial Notes

Table of Contents

Foreword by Robin Rielly

Foreword by James Field

Acknowledgments

Part I: The Techniques and How to Do Them

Chapter 1: An Introduction and How to Use This Book

Chapter 2: The Four Fundamental Requirements of Martial Arts

Chapter 3: With What and How Do I Make a Hitting Surface?

Chapter 4: Stances, the Body Postures of Karate

Chapter 5: The Dynamics of Stances

Chapter 6: Tsuki: Thrusting Techniques

Chapter 7: Keri: Kicking Techniques

Chapter 8: Uchi: Striking Techniques

Chapter 9: Uke: Blocking Techniques

Chapter 10: Kuzushi: Techniques of Breaking Balance

Part II: Principles of Karate Techniques

Chapter 11: How the Body Works: Joints and Muscles

Chapter 12: How the Body Works: Balance

Chapter 13: Biomechanics: How Do I Hit Something Hard?

Part III: Internal Movement of Karate

Chapter 14: If I Jiggle My Hips, Do I Hit Someone Harder? Hip Vibration

Chapter 15: Hit Them Like a Steam Train: Using Body Shifting to Generate Translational Power

Chapter 16: Rockin' and Rollin': Rotation of the Body to Create Power, Coordination of Movement, and Superior Body Position

Chapter 17: Breathing: The Key to Coordination

Chapter 18: How Do I Hit Things and Not Fall Over? Keage, Kekomi, and Ate

Chapter 19: Is There Equipment That Can Help Me?

Chapter 20: Conclusion

Index

About the Author

About the Illustrator

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Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781594394607

1594394601

OCLC:

975225490