WINNER SPORTS USA Best Books Award 2015 Fight Like a Physicist
provides an in-depth, sometimes whimsical look into the physics
behind martial arts for sport and self-defense. Whether you are an
experienced martial artist or a curious enthusiast, this book can
give you an "unfair advantage" by unraveling the complex science of
effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles
that make them work. 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.
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