Fight like a physicist : the incredible science behind martial arts
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Wolfeboro, NH USA : YMAA Publication Center, Inc., [2015].
ISBN
9781594393389, 1594393389
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796.8 THA
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Published
Wolfeboro, NH USA : YMAA Publication Center, Inc., [2015].
Format
Book
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xiv, 161 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781594393389, 1594393389

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"Make physics your advantage in the ring and on the street. See through the illusion of safety provided by gloves and helmets. Reduce traumatic brain injury in contact sports. Give the esoteric side of martial arts a reality check."--Cover.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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An in-depth, sometimes whimsical look into the physics behind effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles that make them work: momentum, energy, center of mass, levers and wedges. It also exposes the illusion of safety provided by gloves and helmets, aiding the reader in reducing traumatic brain injury in marital arts, boxing, and other contact sports.--Publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Thalken, J. (2015). Fight like a physicist: the incredible science behind martial arts . YMAA Publication Center, Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Thalken, Jason. 2015. Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts. YMAA Publication Center, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Thalken, Jason. Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts YMAA Publication Center, Inc, 2015.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Thalken, Jason. Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts YMAA Publication Center, Inc., 2015.

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