The Anatomy of Martial Arts; An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used for Each Strike, Kick, an...
ISBN: 9781569757871 | 1569757879
Format: Trade PaperPublisher: Ulysses Press
Pub. Date: 2/15/2011
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The perfect training supplement for martial artists, this book's detailed anatomical drawings show exactly what is happening inside the body while it's performing a physical movement. The detailed illustrations inThe Anatomy of Martial Artshighlight how specific muscles stretch and contract to create powerful kicks, throws, strikes, blocks, and holds. Designed for those practicing any martial art including judo, karate, kung fu, tae kwon do, capoeira, jujitsu,muay thai,andhapkido the book explains the training needs and universal techniques use... MORE
| Overview | p. 5 |
| Introduction | p. 6 |
| Anatomy and Martial Arts | p. 7 |
| How to Use This Book | p. 13 |
| Techniques | p. 15 |
| Hand Strikes & Blocks | p. 16 |
| Front Punch | p. 18 |
| Reverse Punch | p. 20 |
| Palm Heel | p. 22 |
| Lead-Hand Back Knuckle | p. 24 |
| Knifehand Chop | p. 26 |
| Front Elbow | p.... MORE |
| Downward Block | p. 30 |
| Upper Block | p. 32 |
| In-to-Out Block | p. 34 |
| Out-to-In Block | p. 36 |
| Palm Heel Brick Break | p. 38 |
| Handstand Brick Break | p. 40 |
| Kicks | p. 42 |
| Knee Lift Kick | p. 44 |
| Low Scoop Kick | p. 46 |
| Front Snap Kick | p. 48 |
| Front Thrust Kick | p. 50 |
| Roundhouse Kick | p. 52 |
| Axe Kick | p. 54 |
| In-to-Out Crescent | p. 56 |
| Out-to-In Crescent | p. 58 |
| Side Kick | p. 60 |
| Back Kick | p. 62 |
| Jumping Roundhouse Kick | p. 64 |
| Spinning Heel Kick | p. 66 |
| Low Spinning Heel Kick | p. 68 |
| Throws | p. 70 |
| Stomach Throw | p. 72 |
| Major Outer Reap | p. 74 |
| Minor Outer Reap | p. 76 |
| Forward Body Drop | p. 78 |
| Shoulder Throw | p. 80 |
| Snapover | p. 82 |
| Sweeping Hip Throw | p. 84 |
| Rice Bale Throw | p. 86 |
| Front Fireman's Throw | p. 88 |
| Groundwork | p. 90 |
| Guard | p. 92 |
| Scarf Hold | p. 94 |
| Side Mount | p. 96 |
| Bridge & Shrimp | p. 98 |
| Single-Leg Takedown | p. 100 |
| Double-Leg Takedown | p. 102 |
| Rolls & Falls | p. 104 |
| Forward Roll | p. 106 |
| Backward Roll | p. 108 |
| Back Fall | p. 110 |
| Side Fall | p. 112 |
| Face Fall | p. 114 |
| Air Fall | p. 116 |
| Weapons | p. 118 |
| Shinai Strike | p. 120 |
| Cane Thrust | p. 122 |
| Tonfa Thrust | p. 124 |
| Short Stick Strike | p. 126 |
| Instructions for Martial Arts-Specific Exercises | p. 128 |
| Muscles (Alphabetized) & Their Movements | p. 130 |
| Muscle Actions by Joint | p. 131 |
| Glossary | p. 132 |
| Index | p. 133 |
| About the Authors | p. 135 |
| Muscle Groups by Function | p. 136 |
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Dr. Norman Link, a 7th-degree black belt in yongmudo/hapkido, has over 30 years of martial arts experience. He also has black belts in several martial arts, including iaido, jujitsu, and taekwondo. Lily Chou is a writer, editor, and martial arts practitioner. They live and train in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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