Biomechanics of human motion : applications in the martial arts

Biomechanics of Human Motion: Applications in the Martial Arts delineates the general laws governing the human biomechanics through an extensive review of martial arts techniques and references to fundamental theory. Using straightforward mathematics and physics, the book covers in depth the anatomical foundation of biomechanics, the biomechanical and physiological foundation of human motion, and the fundamentals of biomechanics. Divided into four parts, the book covers: The musculoskeletal anatomy of the major muscles, their functions, and the different roles of the muscles in human mechanics The biomechanical and physiological foundations of human motion, including the very basic conceptions about lever systems, center of gravity, kinematic chain systems, and Newton's laws Kinematics and kinetics via complex examples from martial arts and their comparison to different sports techniques The biomechanical principles and analysis of the martial arts, including anatomical and physiological considerations, and the analysis of the physical properties of a range of techniques Focusing on martial arts and sports activities, this book is designed to be used by undergraduate and graduate students of human movement science, physical education, and fitness, as well as college instructors and martial artists. Front Cover 1 Contents 11 Foreword 25 Preface 27 Acknowledgments 31 Author 33 Symbols 35 Chapter 1 - Introduction 39 Chapter 2 - The Anatomy of Human Motion 0 Chapter 3 - Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics 0 Chapter 4 - The Concept of Muscular Mechanics 121 Chapter 5 - Movement Control (Muscular Physiology) 133 Chapter 6 - Kinematics in Linear Motion 0 Chapter 7 - Kinematics in Angular Motion 0 Chapter 8 - Kinetics in Linear Motion 0 Chapter 9 - Kinetics in Angular Motion 0 Chapter 10 - The Biomechanics of Throwing Arts 219 Chapter 11 - The Biomechanics of Striking, Kicking Arts 345 Chapter 12 - The Defense and Attack on Vital Points (Kyusho): Finger(s) Manipulation 401 Chapter 13 - The Biomechanics of the Sword Art 415 Appendix A 469 Appendix B 477 Appendix C 481 Appendix D 487 Answers to Study Questions 489 Glossary 493 Bibliography 521 Conclusion 525 Addendum 527 Back Cover 537