ISBN: 9781594393389 - fight like a physicist: the incredible science behind martial arts (martial science) (16 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Fight Like a Physicist.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Fight Like a Physicist.

Zustand: very_good. Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges.

Zustand: Good. Later Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 128 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. In English.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 128 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 2015. Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, black & white halftones, tables, charts. BIC Classification: PH; VFB; WST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 147 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An in-depth look into the physics behind martial arts. Whether you are an experienced martial artist or a curious enthusiast, this book gives you an "unfair advantage" by unraveling the complex science of effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles that make them work. Did you know Momentum is for knocking people over Energy is for breaking bones and causing pain A haymaker travels 3.14159 times farther than a jab You are only an "object" when you are rigidFight Like a Physicist blends inquiry, skepticism, and irreverent humorall while punching holes in myth and mysticism. Highlights include 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 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 up Hollywood action clichésFight Like a Physicist reads like a manifesto on the rational practice of martial arts. It's intelligent, fun, and dangerousand nothing short of iconoclastic.…

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Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorJason Thalken has a PhD in computational condensed matter physics from the University of Southern California, and bachelor s degrees in physics, mathematics, and philosophy from the University of Texas. He is the in.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Fight Like a Physicist | The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts | Jason Thalken | Taschenbuch | Martial Science | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2015 | YMAA Publication Center | EAN 9781594393389 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. …