In addition to breaking down the principles behind the punches, Dr. Thalken, a computational physicist with a long history of martial arts across various styles, applies the mind-set of a physicist to a number of controversial topics in the martial arts:
·Making physics your "unfair advantage," in the ring and on the street
·Examining center of mass, pi, levers, wedges, angular momentum, and linear momentum for martial artists
·Protecting the brains of fighters and football players from concussions
·Reducing traumatic brain injury in contact sports
·Exposing the illusion of safety provided by gloves and helmets
·Overturning conventional wisdom on compliance during an assault
·Busting Hollywood action myths
·Giving the mystical side of martial arts a much-needed reality check
Dr. Thalken invites readers to take a scientific approach to training and fighting, and provides all the tools necessary to get the most out of their experiences and make their training count.
In addition to breaking down the principles behind the punches, Dr. Thalken, a computational physicist with a long history of martial arts across various styles, applies the mind-set of a physicist to a number of controversial topics in the martial arts:
·Making physics your "unfair advantage," in the ring and on the street
·Examining center of mass, pi, levers, wedges, angular momentum, and linear momentum for martial artists
·Protecting the brains of fighters and football players from concussions
·Reducing traumatic brain injury in contact sports
·Exposing the illusion of safety provided by gloves and helmets
·Overturning conventional wisdom on compliance during an assault
·Busting Hollywood action myths
·Giving the mystical side of martial arts a much-needed reality check
Dr. Thalken invites readers to take a scientific approach to training and fighting, and provides all the tools necessary to get the most out of their experiences and make their training count.
Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts
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Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts
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| ISBN-13: | 9781594393389 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Ymaa Publication Center |
| Publication date: | 10/07/2015 |
| Series: | Martial Science Series |
| Pages: | 128 |
| Sales rank: | 209,694 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d) |
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