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    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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    by Norman G. Link

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      ISBN-13: 9781569758373
    • Publisher: Ulysses Press
    • Publication date: 07/01/2010
    • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
    • Format: eBook
    • Pages: 128
    • Sales rank: 310,974
    • File size: 6 MB


    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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    THE ULTIMATE TRAINING SUPPLEMENT FOR MARTIAL ARTISTS


    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

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