Biomechanics of Human Motion : Applications in the Martial Arts, Second Edition (Paperback, 2 ed)

Section I: The Anatomical Foundations of Biomechanics1. Introduction2. The Anatomy of Human Motion3. Functional Anatomy and BiomechanicsSection II: The Biomechanical and Physiological Foundations of Human Motion4. The Concept of Muscular Mechanics5. Movement Control (Muscular Physiology)Section III: The Fundamentals of Biomechanics6. Kinematics in Linear Motion7. Kinematics in Angular Motion8. Kinetics in Linear Motion9. Kinetics in Angular MotionSection IV: Martial Arts Biomechanics10. The Biomechanics of Throwing Arts11. The Biomechanics of Striking, Kicking Arts12. The Defense and Attack on Vital Points (Kyusho): Finger(s) Manipulation13. The Biomechanics of the Sword Art