Biomechanics of Human Motion: Applications in the Martial Arts

The Anatomical Foundations of Biomechanics Introduction What Is Biomechanics? Importance of Biomechanics Biomechanics and Its Division The Anatomy of Human Motion Bones (Osteology) Joints (Arthrology) Muscles (Myology) Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics The Head The Neck The Shoulder Complex The Muscles of the Arm The Elbow and the Radioulnar Complex The Wrist and the Hand Unit The Vertebral Column and Its Region The Thoracic Region The Hip Girdle The Thigh The Knee and the Leg The Leg The Ankle and the Foot The Biomechanical and Physiological Foundations of Human Motion The Concept of Muscular Mechanics Lever Systems, Center of Gravity (CoG), Center of Mass (Com), Base of Support (BoS) Kinematic Chain Static Activity Dynamic Activity and Newton's Law Movement Control (Muscular Physiology) Muscular Control Neurological Control Summary The Fundamentals of Biomechanics Kinematics in Linear Motion Distance and Displacement Speed and Velocity Acceleration Motion with Constant Acceleration Scalars and Vectors Measurement of the Vectors Methods of Solving Vector Components Trigonometry Basics Study Questions Kinematics in Angular Motion Distance and Displacement Circles, Quadrants and Their Angles Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration Study Questions Kinetics in Linear Motion Inertia, Mass, Weight, and Force Forces Friction Momentum Impulsive Forces, Collisions (Impact) Energy, Work, and Power Muscle Power Study Questions Kinetics in Angular Motion Forces Center of Mass Equilibrium Torque and Lever Moment of Inertia Parallel Axis Theorem Angular Momentum Angular Momentum, Moment of Inertia, Impulse, Energy and Power Relationship Study Questions Summary Martial Arts Biomechanics The Biomechanics of Throwing Arts Judo: Throwing Techniques (Nage-waza) Jujutsu and Sambo: Throwing (Nage) and Take-Down Techniques (Hiki-otoshi-waza) Amateur Wrestling: Take-Down and Throwing Techniques Ground Techniques (Ne-waza): Judo Ground Techniques (Ne-waza): Jujutsu and Sambo Ground Techniques: Wrestling Aikido and Aikijujutsu: Throwing and Immobilization Techniques Aikido Immobilization Techniques (Katame waza) The Biomechanics of Striking, Kicking Arts Karate Boxing The Defense and Attack on Vital Points (Kyusho): Finger(s) Manipulation Biomechanical Analysis of the Techniques The Biomechanics of the Sword Art Modern (Olympic) Fencing Biomechanics of the Knife (Tanto) Defense Appendices Appendix A Musculo-Skeletal Figure Representing the Most Important Vital Points: Front Part of the Body Back Part of the Body Appendix B Kinematic (Muscular) Chains of Different Technical Executions Appendix C Establishing the Center of Masses (CoM) of Two Karateka Being in the Position of Semi -Permanent or Permanent/Contact Link, Described in the Summary of Part IV Appendix D Standard International (SI) Units, Symbols, Physical Properties, and Quantities