Karate Science Dynamic Movement

Dynamics, motion, sensation...They are karate's connecive tissue-and they are the heart of this book.

An in-depth look into the movement behind martial arts.

Karate Science: Dynamic Movement will help you understand the mechanics of the human body. J.D. Swanson describes these principles in

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incredible detail, drawing on examples from several styles of karate, as well as aikido, taekwondo, and judo. Whatever your martial back ground, 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 karate's internal feelings.
Easily learn the biomechanics and dynamics of core movement.

Karate Science: Dynamic Movement is filled with examples, anecdotes, and beautiful illustrations. The principles of human mechnics 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 karate.

'Karate Scence: Dynamic Movment 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.'

J.D. Swanson holds a PhD in integrative biosciences from Penn State University. He is a fifth dan with the International Shotokan Karate Federation and is an official ISKF instructor, examiner, and judge, havging studied under both Okazaki and Yaguchi sensei. Swanson is the director of the North American Collegiate Karate Association.

'For teachers and students...an invaluable aid.'-Kirkus Reviews

'A very comprehensive and useful resource.'-Aidan Trimble, eighth dan; author; chief instructor, ISKF

'Great book! Cuts through myths...just what the Western karateka (needs).'-Scott Langley, sixth dan; author; chief instructor, WTKO Ireland

'Practical and scientifically insightful...a must-read.'-Carl Shaw, M.Ed. MBE; eighth dan, ISKF

'Outstanding, complete, and detailed.'-Edmond Otis, eighth dan; author

'Succeeds in the difficult task of making (karate science) approachable. Encourages thought and contemplation.'-Dr. Matthew Pain, Loughborough University, UK

Contents

Editorial notes
Foreword by Robin Rielly
Foreword by James Field
Acknowledgments
Part I 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: Uchi: Striking techniques
Chapter 9: Uke: Blocking techniques
Chapter 10: Kuzushi: Techniques of breaking balance
Part II Principles of karate techniques
Chapter 11: How the body works: Joints and muscles
Chapter 12: How the body works: Balance
Chapter 13: Biomechnics: How do I hit something hard?
Part III 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 positon
Chapter 17: Breathing: The key to coordination
Chapter 18: How do I hit things and not fallover? Keage, kekomi, and ate
Chapter 19: Is there equipment that can help me?
Chapter 20: Conclusion
Index
Aboout the author
About the illustrato

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