Bibliograph

Karate science, dynamic movement, J.D. Swanson, PHD

Type

Label

Karate science, dynamic movement, J.D. Swanson, PHD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Karate science

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

954104752

Responsibility statement

J.D. Swanson, PHD

Sub title

dynamic movement

Summary

Draws on examples from several styles of karate and other martial arts to explain the biomechanics of dynamic movement and apply that knowledge to improve techniques

Table Of Contents

Part I. The techniques and how to do them. An introduction and how to use this book ; The four fundamental requirements of martial arts ; With what and how do I make a hitting surface ; Stances, the body postures of karate ; The dynamics of stances ; Tsuki: thrusting techniques ; Keri: kicking techniques ; Uchi: striking techniques ; Uke: blocking techniques ; Kuzushi: techniques of breaking balance -- Part II. Principles of karate techniques. How the body works: joints and muscles ; How the body works: balance ; Biomechanics: how do I hit something hard? -- Part III. Internal movement of karate. If I jiggle my hips, do I hit someone harder? Hip vibration ; Hit them like a steam train: using body shifting to generate tranlational power ; Rockin' and rollin': rotation of the body to create power, coordination of movement, and superior body position ; Breathing: the key to coordination ; How do I hit things and not fall over? Keage, kekomi, and ate ; Is there equipment that can help me? ; Conclusion

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