{"product_id":"karate-science-dynamic-movement-paperback","title":"Karate Science: Dynamic Movement - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJ. D. Swanson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSam Nigro\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamics, motion, sensation...they are karate's connective tissue―and they are the heart of this book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKarate Science: Dynamic Movement\u003c\/em\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the major types of techniques, including their outward appearances and internal feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaster the core principles behind these feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLearn the biomechanics and dynamics of core movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKarate Science: Dynamic Movement\u003c\/em\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eClear and insightful explanations of dynamic movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eOver 100 illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProfound but accessible analysis of the kihon, or fundamentals of Shotokan karate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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, step there\" they said. But where movement was concerned, none went deep enough. No one was discussing the dynamics―the actual feeling of the moves. Both in print and in live teaching, karate instruction 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eKarate Science: Dynamic Movement\u003c\/em\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\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. D. Swanson holds a PhD in integrative biosciences and a fifth-degree black belt from the International Shotokan Karate Federation. He is an official ISKF instructor, examiner, and judge, having studied under both Okazaki and Yaguchi sensei. Swanson began his martial studies in 1980 in his native New Zealand. He moved to the United States in 1998. He is a professor in the Department of Biology and Biomedical Sciences at Salve Regina University and the head instructor of the Shotokan karate clubs at Brown and Salve Regina Universities. J. D. Swanson resides in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426109472946,"sku":"9781594394591","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/18e2bd497bf55f824e72605fc3793620.webp?v=1778510180","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/karate-science-dynamic-movement-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}