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Dynamics, motion, and sensation are karate's connective tissueand they are the heart of this book. As a lifelong student of martial arts, J. D. Swanson, PhD, had searched through piles of books on form and function. Stand here, they said. Step there. But where movement was concerned, not one of them went deep enough. No one discussed dynamicsthe actual feeling of the moves. Martial instruction, both in print and in person, tends to focus on stances and finishing positions. But dynamics, motion, sensation ...they are karate's connective tissueand they are the heart of this book. 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.
Karate Science: Dynamic Movementis filled with examples, anecdotes, and beautiful illustrations. Although Shotokan karate is the author's frame of reference, the principles of human mechanics translate to all martial styles. This book features *Clear and insightful explanations of dynamic movement.*Over 100 illustrations.*Profound but accessible analysis of the kihon, or fundamentals of Shotokan karate. Karate Science: Dynamic Movement is rooted in the teachings of the masters," Swanson says. This book nucleates that knowledge, clarifying and distilling the key principles behind movement dynamics. This is the next evolution of karate books."
Contents
Foreword Acknowledgments Part I: The Techniques and How to Do Them 6 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: Zuki: 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: Principals 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 Juggle 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 Co-ordination 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: Conclusions About the Author About the Illustrator
