Includes bibliographical references (page 212) and index.
Contents:
Part I. The techniques and how to do them. An introduction and how to use this book ; The four fundamental requirements of martial arts ; With what and how do I make a hitting surface ; Stances, the body postures of karate ; The dynamics of stances ; Tsuki: thrusting techniques ; Keri: kicking techniques ; Uchi: striking techniques ; Uke: blocking techniques ; Kuzushi: techniques of breaking balance -- Part II. Principles of karate techniques. How the body works: joints and muscles ; How the body works: balance ; Biomechanics: how do I hit something hard? -- Part III. Internal movement of karate. If I jiggle my hips, do I hit someone harder? Hip vibration ; Hit them like a steam train: using body shifting to generate tranlational power ; Rockin' and rollin': rotation of the body to create power, coordination of movement, and superior body position ; Breathing: the key to coordination ; How do I hit things and not fall over? Keage, kekomi, and ate ; Is there equipment that can help me? ; Conclusion.
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