Parting the Clouds - the Science of the Martial Arts

Author: Grenville Harrop
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9780983704102
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description
This is a book that's long overdue: One that provides information that has never before been published, compiled or analyzed in a way that's designed to help fighters. This is a guide to the science of kicking and punching that can settle the debates about which techniques are the most effective and why. It will help a fighter to fight, an instructor to teach and martial artists to advance by working things out for themselves. There is no magic involved in the martial arts. The force and power that is displayed by an expert fighter is the consequence of rigorous training in the accurate application of physical laws. Understanding how to use these laws of physics to create massive impact forces will provide a personal insight into the practice of correct technique and form. This unique piece of work will act as a technical reference that provides the facts and figures that fighters seek, including records of the maximum force and speed achieved by some of the best present day warriors, helping to answer many of the most difficult questions in the martial arts.

Taekwondo

Author: Jennifer MacKay
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1420509403
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
Author Jennifer MacKay provides an in-depth volume on the ancient sport of Taekwondo. Readers will learn about the physics and biomechanics of the sport. They will appreciate the amount of fitness and training that is involved to be great at the sport. Additionally, they'll learn about nutrition, injuries, and the psychology behind Taekwondo.

Martial Arts History, Science, Meditation and Health

Author: Clinet Furr
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 035970283X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
It all started about 1500 years ago and then it stopped around the turn of the 20th century. So much knowledge was lost but it has been recovered. Some masters know the secrets and don't want to share, others share it willingly. But even then, some things need more explanation. This book reaches into science and gives the answers to what was mysticism. Science is being used to explain martial arts, meditation and even how eastern medicine works. It isn't the strange and exotic eastern medicine it once was, it's more mainstream now than ever. If you're looking for answers, here is a great place to start!

The Physics of the Martial Arts

Author: Sifu Clinet Furr
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 055705737X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 85

Book Description
As a former high school science teacher, martial artist, and business owner, I became enthralled with taking my program âThe Physics of the Martial Artsâ into the public school system. My goal was simple; build my martial arts business while teaching my love of the sciences. This book not only chronicles that journey, but it was written as a âhow toâ book for those interested in the art of breaking boards, and concrete blocks. This book is for you, if you are a science teacher who wants to spice up the classroom by using breaking demonstrations to explain Newtonâs 3 laws of Motion, a school owner wanting to improve business, and revenue, or a martial artist, regardless of rank or experience level, who wants to improve his punching and kicking abilities.Anyone who may want to learn more about the incredible power associated with the martial arts.

Fight Like a Physicist

Author: Jason Thalken
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781594393396
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
CRUSHES MYTHS. UTTERLY BRILLIANT! An in-depth look into the physics behind martial arts Whether you are an experienced martial artist or a curious enthusiast, this book gives you an "unfair advantage" by unraveling the complex science of effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles that make them work. Did you know? * Momentum is for knocking people over * Energy is for breaking bones and causing pain * A haymaker travels 3.14159 times farther than a jab * You are only an "object" when you are rigid Fight Like a Physicist blends inquiry, skepticism, and irreverent humor--all while punching holes in myth and mysticism. Highlights include * Making physics your "unfair advantage," in the ring and on the street * Examining center of mass, pi, levers, wedges, angular momentum, and linear momentum for martial artists * Reducing traumatic brain injury in contact sports * Exposing the illusion of safety provided by gloves and helmets * Overturning conventional wisdom on compliance during an assault * Busting up Hollywood action clich�s Fight Like a Physicist reads like a manifesto on the rational practice of martial arts. It's intelligent, fun, and dangerous--and nothing short of iconoclastic.

Integration of Sports Science Principles into Wing Chun Martial Art

Author: Stanley Li
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 154341348X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
This book elucidates how sports science theories can be applied to Wing Chun Kung Fu and other combat sports in general. It helps martial art practitioners to understand how their performance can be optimized if they are cognizant about the principles of sports science. For example, sports conditioning, injury management, nutrition, cardiopulmonary physiology, psychology, and sports rehab methods are all crucial in performance optimization. This book is not intended to teach martial arts and self-defense. However, it encourages practitioners to appreciate how science can be incorporated into their training.

Mind Over Matter

Author: Shi Ming
Publisher: Frog Books
ISBN: 1883319153
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 137

Book Description
This unique book by Master Shi Ming and Siao Weijia explores the Chinese science of mind/body and the refinement of consciousness in the higher martial arts.

The Science of Matrixing in the Martial Arts

Author: Al Case
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781544242835
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
Matrixing is the ONLY science of the martial arts. Everything else is myth, usually fostered by the oral tradition. In this book you will discover the genesis and scientific evolution of the Martial Arts. You will find the source of the 'blank spots' in the martial arts and your mind. You will find the end evolution of the martial arts. This IS the only science of the martial arts on the planet, and the results upon an individual's martial art development are incalculable. About the Author: Al Case began the martial arts in 1967, and has studied such arts as Kenpo, Karate, Aikido, Wing Chun, Shaolin, Tai Chi Chuan, Pa Kua Chang, and more. Al began writing articles for the martial arts magazines in 1981, and had his own column in Inside Karate. He has written over 20 books on the martial arts, and produced dozens of martial arts videos. He discovered Matrixing, and originated Neutronics, which is the quintessential martial arts philosophy. Persons interested in his martial arts/writings should go to MonsterMartialArts.com.

Fighting Science

Author: Martina Sprague
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781519783080
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
It has been said that a successful martial artist doesn't need size or strength, because "it's all in the technique." It has also been said that the power of a martial artist seems to increase quickly with weight, and the best lightweight fighter in the world will be defeated every time by an unranked heavyweight in a bar brawl. So is it size and physical strength that matters, or is it experience and dedication to correct technique? This book explores the science behind power in the martial arts. Once we understand the principles of physics that apply to balance, body mass in motion, inertia, direction, rotational speed, friction, torque, impulse, and kinetic energy, the need to memorize hundreds of martial arts techniques vanishes. The principles of physics apply to all people at all times regardless of which martial art we study; regardless of whether we are standing, sitting, kneeling, prone, or supine; whether we are big or small, strong or weak. Physics gives us options. Making physics our ally allows us to maximize our power, speed, and endurance and take advantage of whatever position we happen to find ourselves in. This book is supplemented by hundreds of photos, detailed glossaries, summary and review sections, and even quizzes to test yourself on what you've learned and help you gain an edge on an adversary.

Martial Science

Author: Michael P. Faraday
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105570401
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 360

Book Description
"Within these pages are what [the author] strongly believe[s] to have been forgotten by most Martial Artists today, which need to be re - discovered for their training in this new generation!" --P. [4] of cover.