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

by Chou, Lily; Link, Norman G.

• ISBN13: 9781569757871
• ISBN10: 1569757879
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-15
• Publisher: Ulysses Press

Summary

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

Author Biography

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

Overview	p. 5
Introduction	p. 6
Anatomy and Martial Arts	p. 7
How to Use This Book	p. 13
Techniques	p. 15
Hand Strikes & Blocks	p. 16
Front Punch	p. 18
Reverse Punch	p. 20
Palm Heel	p. 22
Lead-Hand Back Knuckle	p. 24
Knifehand Chop	p. 26
Front Elbow	p. 28
Downward Block	p. 30
Upper Block	p. 32
In-to-Out Block	p. 34
Out-to-In Block	p. 36
Palm Heel Brick Break	p. 38
Handstand Brick Break	p. 40
Kicks	p. 42
Knee Lift Kick	p. 44
Low Scoop Kick	p. 46
Front Snap Kick	p. 48
Front Thrust Kick	p. 50
Roundhouse Kick	p. 52
Axe Kick	p. 54
In-to-Out Crescent	p. 56
Out-to-In Crescent	p. 58
Side Kick	p. 60
Back Kick	p. 62
Jumping Roundhouse Kick	p. 64
Spinning Heel Kick	p. 66
Low Spinning Heel Kick	p. 68
Throws	p. 70
Stomach Throw	p. 72
Major Outer Reap	p. 74
Minor Outer Reap	p. 76
Forward Body Drop	p. 78
Shoulder Throw	p. 80
Snapover	p. 82
Sweeping Hip Throw	p. 84
Rice Bale Throw	p. 86
Front Fireman's Throw	p. 88
Groundwork	p. 90
Guard	p. 92
Scarf Hold	p. 94
Side Mount	p. 96
Bridge & Shrimp	p. 98
Single-Leg Takedown	p. 100
Double-Leg Takedown	p. 102
Rolls & Falls	p. 104
Forward Roll	p. 106
Backward Roll	p. 108
Back Fall	p. 110
Side Fall	p. 112
Face Fall	p. 114
Air Fall	p. 116
Weapons	p. 118
Shinai Strike	p. 120
Cane Thrust	p. 122
Tonfa Thrust	p. 124
Short Stick Strike	p. 126
Instructions for Martial Arts-Specific Exercises	p. 128
Muscles (Alphabetized) & Their Movements	p. 130
Muscle Actions by Joint	p. 131
Glossary	p. 132
Index	p. 133
About the Authors	p. 135
Muscle Groups by Function	p. 136
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