Fight like a physicist : the incredible science behind martial arts
(Book)
Author
Published
Wolfeboro, NH : YMAA Publication Center, Inc., [2015].
Format
Book
ISBN
9781594393389, 1594393389
Physical Desc
xiv, 161 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Published
Wolfeboro, NH : YMAA Publication Center, Inc., [2015].
Language
English
ISBN
9781594393389, 1594393389
Notes
General Note
"Make physics your advantage in the ring and on the street. See through the illusion of safety provided by gloves and helmets. Reduce traumatic brain injury in contact sports. Give the esoteric side of martial arts a reality check."--Cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
An in-depth, sometimes whimsical look into the physics behind effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles that make them work: momentum, energy, center of mass, levers and wedges. It also exposes the illusion of safety provided by gloves and helmets, aiding the reader in reducing traumatic brain injury in marital arts, boxing, and other contact sports.--Publisher.
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Morristown-Morris Township Library - Adult Nonfiction | 796.8 THA | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Brain damage -- Prevention.
Force and energy -- Physiological aspects.
Hand -- Wounds and injuries -- Prevention.
Hand-to-hand fighting injuries -- Prevention.
Martial arts -- Physiological aspects.
Martial arts injuries -- Prevention.
Mixed martial arts -- Physiological aspects.
Motion -- Physiological aspects.
Physics -- Physiological aspects.
Self-defense -- Physiological aspects.
Sports -- Physiological aspects.
Sports injuries -- Prevention.
Sports sciences.
Force and energy -- Physiological aspects.
Hand -- Wounds and injuries -- Prevention.
Hand-to-hand fighting injuries -- Prevention.
Martial arts -- Physiological aspects.
Martial arts injuries -- Prevention.
Mixed martial arts -- Physiological aspects.
Motion -- Physiological aspects.
Physics -- Physiological aspects.
Self-defense -- Physiological aspects.
Sports -- Physiological aspects.
Sports injuries -- Prevention.
Sports sciences.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Thalken, J. (2015). Fight like a physicist: the incredible science behind martial arts . YMAA Publication Center, Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thalken, Jason. 2015. Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts. YMAA Publication Center, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thalken, Jason. Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts YMAA Publication Center, Inc, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Thalken, Jason. Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts YMAA Publication Center, Inc., 2015.
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