The Anatomy of Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used for Each Strike, Kick, and Throw

The Anatomy of Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used for Each Strike, Kick, and Throw

The Anatomy of Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used for Each Strike, Kick, and Throw

The Anatomy of Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used for Each Strike, Kick, and Throw

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Overview

For intermediate and advanced martial artists, a training reference highlighting the key muscle groups used for a variety of martial arts techniques.

Unlock the power of the takedowns, strikes and defenses in martial arts from Kendo and Karate to Jiujitsu and Judo with this illustrated guide to the muscles and anatomy behind each movement.

With detailed anatomical drawings, this book precisely illustrates the inner workings of your body during key martial arts moves. Its color drawings, helpful photos and clear text make it easy to identify the specific muscles you need to train for maximum speed, power and accuracy. More than just an anatomy book, each section is accompanied by exercises and stretches to strengthen muscles, prevent injury and improve form.

•Kicks

•Strikes

•Takedowns

•Throws

The Anatomy of Martial Arts is designed for a variety of disciplines, including:

•Hapkido

•Jiujitsu

•Judo

•Karate

•Kendo

•Kung Fu

•Muay Thai

•Taekwando


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781569758373
Publisher: Ulysses Press
Publication date: 06/29/2023
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 128
Sales rank: 801,250
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Overview 5

Introduction 6

Anatomy and Martial Arts 7

How to Use This Book 13

Part 2 Techniques 15

Hand Strikes & Blocks 16

Front Punch 18

Reverse Punch 20

Palm Heel 22

Lead-Hand Back Knuckle 24

Knifehand Chop 26

Front Elbow 28

Downward Block 30

Upper Block 32

In-to-Out Block 34

Out-to-In Block 36

Palm Heel Brick Break 38

Handstand Brick Break 40

Kicks 42

Knee Lift Kick 44

Low Scoop Kick 46

Front Snap Kick 48

Front Thrust Kick 50

Roundhouse Kick 52

Axe Kick 54

In-to-Out Crescent 56

Out-to-In Crescent 58

Side Kick 60

Back Kick 62

Jumping Roundhouse Kick 64

Spinning Heel Kick 66

Low Spinning Heel Kick 68

Throws 70

Stomach Throw 72

Major Outer Reap 74

Minor Outer Reap 76

Forward Body Drop 78

Shoulder Throw 80

Snapover 82

Sweeping Hip Throw 84

Rice Bale Throw 86

Front Fireman's Throw 88

Groundwork 90

Guard 92

Scarf Hold 94

Side Mount 96

Bridge & Shrimp 98

Single-Leg Takedown 100

Double-Leg Takedown 102

Rolls & Falls 104

Forward Roll 106

Backward Roll 108

Back Fall 110

Side Fall 112

Face Fall 114

Air Fall 116

Weapons 118

Shinai Strike 120

Cane Thrust 122

Tonfa Thrust 124

Short Stick Strike 126

Appendix 1 Instructions for Martial Arts-Specific Exercises 128

Appendix 2 Muscles (Alphabetized) & Their Movements 130

Appendix 3 Muscle Actions by Joint 131

Glossary 132

Index 133

About the Authors 135

Muscle Groups by Function 136

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