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Karate Science : Dynamic Movement by J. D. Swanson (2017, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherYMAA Publication Center

ISBN-101594394598

ISBN-139781594394591

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Book TitleKarate Science : Dynamic Movement

Number of Pages248 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicMartial Arts & Self-Defense, Safety, Health & Safety

Publication Year2017

IllustratorYes, Nigro, Sam

GenreSports & Recreation, Health & Fitness

AuthorJ. D. Swanson

Book SeriesMartial Science Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight14.5 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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LCCN2016-962683

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsAn informative guide for those looking to enhance their karate training.Swanson's debut is a scientific guide to the stances, movements, and techniques of karate.Swanson, a professor of biology and biomechanics at Salve Regina University, uses his scientific training to help teachers and students better understand the tenets of karate. The many illustrations (ably provided by Nigro) show everything from proper alignment of a striking surface (say, a fist or a foot) to how one's body should move from the beginning to the end of a thrust. The first part of the book focuses on technique, with sections on stances, thrusting, kicking, striking, and blocking. The guide does more than demonstrate how positions should look; Swanson takes the time to explain how each should feel and which muscle groups should be engaged throughout the process. The second part explains the science behind how our joints and muscles work as well as how the body keeps its balance. This section also includes a brief primer on "the application of kinesiological principles to karate," which outlines ways to get more force into moves by increasing mass and, crucially, speed. The last section deals with the notion of "internal movement," essentially a system of muscle retraction and counter moves that aid in perfecting efficient and powerful techniques. While many students mistakenly think of this process as simply hip wiggling, Swanson shows that the process is more focused on intra-abdominal pressure, and he explains how the proper tensioning and contracting of certain muscles are key to quick and powerful movements. Swanson's writing is clear and informative, and his pure love of the art shines through. This book is not for karate neophytes, and the terms used will be confusing to unfamiliar readers. But for teachers and students who want to not only perfect techniques, but also understand the biology behind them, the book will be an invaluable aid., "Swanson's debut is a scientific guide to the stances, movements, and techniques of karate." "Swanson, a professor of biology and biomechanics at Salve Regina University, uses his scientific training to help teachers and students better understand the tenets of karate. The many illustrations (ably provided by Nigro) show everything from proper alignment of a striking surface (say, a fist or a foot) to how one's body should move from the beginning to the end of a thrust. The first part of the book focuses on technique, with sections on stances, thrusting, kicking, striking, and blocking. The guide does more than demonstrate how positions should look; Swanson takes the time to explain how each should feel and which muscle groups should be engaged throughout the process. The second part explains the science behind how our joints and muscles work, as well as how the body keeps its balance. This section also includes a brief primer on 'the application of kinesiological principles to karate,' which outlines ways to get more force into moves by increasing mass, and, crucially, speed. The last section deals with the notion of 'internal movement,' essentially a system of muscle retraction and countermoves that aid in perfecting efficient and powerful techniques. While many students mistakenly think of this process as simply hip wiggling, Swanson shows that the process is more focused on intra-abdominal pressure, and he explains how the proper tensioning and contracting of certain muscles are key to quick and powerful movements. Swanson's writing is clear and informative, and his pure love of the art shines through. This book is not for karate neophytes, and the terms used will be confusing to unfamiliar readers. But for teachers and students who want to not only perfect techniques, but also understand the biology behind them, the book will be an invaluable aid." "An informative guide for those looking to enhance their karate training." --Kirkus Reviews

Dewey Decimal796.8153

Table Of ContentForeword by Robin Rielly Foreword by James Field Acknowledgments PART 1: 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 2: 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 3: 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

SynopsisDynamics, 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 Movement is 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. As a lifelong student of martial arts, J. D. Swanson, Ph.D., had searched through piles of books on form and function. "Stand here, step there" they said. But where movement was concerned, none went deep enough. No one was discussing the dynamicsthe actual feeling of the moves. Both in print and in live teaching, karate instruction 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 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.", 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 tissue--and 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, 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 Movement is 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. As a lifelong student of martial arts, J. D. Swanson, Ph.D., had searched through piles of books on form and function. "Stand here, step there" they said. But where movement was concerned, none went deep enough. No one was discussing the dynamicsthe actual feeling of the moves. Both in print and in live teaching, karate instruction 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 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.", Dynamics, motion, and sensation are karate's connective tissue--and 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 dynamics--the 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 tissue--and 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."

LC Classification NumberGV951.3.S94 2017