Description
Book SynopsisBiomechanics of Human Motion: Applications in the Martial Arts, Second Edition, explores the biomechanical principles of nine different forms of martial arts, with specific attention paid to their anatomical features. Within this examination, Professor Arus highlights the use of energy and force especially in Kyusho-Jutsu. Whereas the first edition provided an in-depth explanation of the Aikido techniques of Kokyu-ryoku, the second edition focusses specifically on the grabbing and liberation techniques used in Kyusho-Jutsu. Such an examination stresses the importance of vital points, finger manipulation, and their co rresponding emphasis on energy usage. As Professor Arus details throughout Biomechanics of Human Motion, Second Edition, knowledge of this form of pressure point maneuvering is useful in both attack and counterattack situations, especially since the martial artist's anatomo-physiological adaptation to effort represen
Table of Contents
Section I: The Anatomical Foundations of Biomechanics 1. Introduction 2. The Anatomy of Human Motion 3. Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics Section II: The Biomechanical and Physiological Foundations of Human Motion 4. The Concept of Muscular Mechanics 5. Movement Control (Muscular Physiology) Section III: The Fundamentals of Biomechanics 6. Kinematics in Linear Motion 7. Kinematics in Angular Motion 8. Kinetics in Linear Motion 9. Kinetics in Angular Motion Section IV: Martial Arts Biomechanics 10. The Biomechanics of Throwing Arts 11. The Biomechanics of Striking, Kicking Arts 12. The Defense and Attack on Vital Points (Kyusho): Finger(s) Manipulation 13. The Biomechanics of the Sword Art
