Fight like a physicist
Subtitle: the incredible science behind martial arts
By: Jason Thalken, PHD
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 161
ISBN-13: 9781594393389
Subjects: Mixed martial arts; Self-defense; Sports; Martial arts injuries; Sports sciences; Force and energy; Martial arts; Prevention; Wounds and injuries; Motion; Hand-to-hand fighting injuries; Physics; Brain damage; Hand; Sports injuries; Physiological aspects
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.
Notes: "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.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-157) and index.