{"product_id":"the-anatomy-of-martial-arts-an-illustrated-guide-to-the-muscles-used-for-each-strike-kick-and-throw","title":"The Anatomy of Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used for Each Strike, Kick, and Throw","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\"--P. [4] of cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes glossary and index.;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.--P. [4] of cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPart 1. Overview -- Introduction -- Anatomy and Martial Arts -- How to Use This Book -- Part 2. Techniques -- Hand Strikes \u0026amp; Blocks -- Front Punch -- Reverse Punch -- Palm Heel -- Lead-Hand Back Knuckle -- Knifehand Chop -- Front Elbow -- Downward Block -- Upper Block -- In-to-Out Block -- Out-to-In Block -- Palm Heel Brick Break -- Handstand Brick Break -- Kicks -- Knee Lift Kick -- Low Scoop Kick -- Front Snap Kick -- Front Thrust Kick -- Roundhouse Kick -- Axe Kick -- In-to-Out Crescent -- Out-to-In Crescent -- Side Kick -- Back Kick -- Jumping Roundhouse Kick -- Spinning Heel Kick -- Low Spinning Heel Kick -- Throws -- Stomach Throw -- Major Outer Reap -- Minor Outer Reap -- Forward Body Drop -- Shoulder Throw -- Snapover -- Sweeping Hip Throw -- Rice Bale Throw -- Front Fireman's Throw -- Groundwork -- Guard -- Scarf Hold -- Side Mount -- Bridge \u0026amp; Shrimp -- Single-Leg Takedown -- Double-Leg Takedown -- Rolls \u0026amp; Falls -- Forward Roll -- Backward Roll -- Back Fall -- Side Fall -- Face Fall -- Air Fall -- Weapons -- Shinai Strike -- Cane Thrust -- Tonfa Thrust -- Short Stick Strike -- Appendix 1. Instructions for Martial Arts-Specific Exercises -- Appendix 2. Muscles (Alphabetized) \u0026amp; Their Movements -- Appendix 3. Muscle Actions by Joint -- Glossary -- Index -- About the Authors -- Muscle Groups by Function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t* Illustrated anatomy fitness books are popular \n\u003cbr\u003e * Topics have included yoga, strength training, and stretching anatomy \n\u003cbr\u003e * This is the first martial arts book on the topic \n\u003cbr\u003e * The authors are martial arts experts and one is a doctor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr. Norman Link\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \n\u003cb\u003eLily Chou\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, editor, and martial arts practitioner. They live and train in the San Francisco Bay Area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUnlock 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.\u003c\/b\u003eWith 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. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e-Kicks\u003cbr\u003e -Strikes\u003cbr\u003e -Takedowns\u003cbr\u003e -Throws\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Anatomy of Martial Arts\u003c\/i\u003e is designed for a variety of disciplines, including: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e -Hapkido \n\u003cbr\u003e -Jiujitsu \n\u003cbr\u003e -Judo \n\u003cbr\u003e -Karate \n\u003cbr\u003e -Kendo \n\u003cbr\u003e -Kung Fu \n\u003cbr\u003e -Muay Thai \n\u003cbr\u003e -Taekwando\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eChou, Lily\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDr. Norman Link\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \n\u003cb\u003eLily Chou\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, editor, and martial arts practitioner. 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