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WINNER -- SPORTS -- USA Best Books Award 2015 Fight Like a Physicist provides an in-depth, sometimes whimsical look into the physics behind martial arts for sport and self-defense. Whether you are an experienced martial artist or a curious enthusiast, this book can give you an ``unfair advantage`` by unraveling the complex science of effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles that make them work. In addition to breaking down the principles behind the punches, Dr. Thalken, a computational physicist with a long history of martial arts across various styles, applies the mind-set of a physicist to a number of controversial topics in the martial arts: - Making physics your ``unfair advantage,`` in the ring and on the street- Examining center of mass, pi, levers, wedges, angular momentum, and linear momentum for martial artists- Protecting the brains of fighters and football players from concussions- Reducing traumatic brain injury in contact sports- Exposing the illusion of safety provided by gloves and helmets- Overturning conventional wisdom on compliance during an assault- Busting Hollywood action myths- Giving the mystical side of martial arts a much-needed reality check Dr. Thalken invites readers to take a scientific approach to training and fighting, and provides all the tools necessary to get the most out of their experiences and make their training count.
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Vânzător: Elefant.ro
Brand: Ymaa Publication Center
