{"product_id":"karate-science-dynamic-movement-9781594394591","title":"Karate Science: Dynamic Movement","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs a lifelong student of martial arts, J. D. Swanson, Ph.D., had searched through piles of books on form and function. Stand here, they said. Step there. But where movement was concerned, not one of them went deep enough. No one discussed dynamics―the actual feeling of the moves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMartial instruction, both in print and in person, tends to focus on stances and finishing positions. But dynamics, motion, sensation...they are karate's connective tissue―and they are the heart of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKarate Science: Dynamic Movement\u003c\/i\u003e will help you understand the mechanics of the human body. Swanson describes these principles in incredible detail, drawing on examples from several styles of karate, as well as aikido, taekwondo, and judo. Whatever your martial background, applying this knowledge will make your techniques better, stronger, and faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the major types of techniques, including their outward appearances and internal feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Master the core principles behind these feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the biomechanics and dynamics of core movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKarate Science: Dynamic Movement\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with examples, anecdotes, and beautiful illustrations. Although Shotokan karate is the author's frame of reference, the principles of human mechanics translate to all martial styles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear and insightful explanations of dynamic movement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Over 100 illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Profound but accessible analysis of the kihon, or fundamentals of Shotokan karate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eKarate Science: Dynamic Movement\u003c\/i\u003e is rooted in the teachings of the masters,\" Swanson says. \"This book nucleates that knowledge, clarifying and distilling the key principles behind movement dynamics. This is the next evolution of karate books.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594394591\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/15\/2017\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"J. D. Swanson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36661078327452,"sku":"9781594394591","price":16.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_a4e77e74-b9be-47fa-8301-108d6180c66d.jpg?v=1603898549","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/karate-science-dynamic-movement-9781594394591","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}