Biomechanics of Human Motion - Applications in the Martial Arts

Biomechanics of Human Motion: Applications in the Martial Arts delineates the general laws governing the human biomechanics through an extensive review of martial arts techniques and references to fundamental theory. Using straightforward mathematics and physics, the book covers in depth the anatomical foundation of biomechanics, the biomechanical and physiological foundation of human motion, and the fundamentals of biomechanics. Divided into four parts, the book covers: The musculoskeletal anatomy of the major muscles, their functions, and the different roles of the muscles in human mechanicsThe biomechanical and physiological foundations of human motion, including the very basic conceptions about lever systems, center of gravity, kinematic chain systems, and Newton’s lawsKinematics and kinetics via complex examples from martial arts and their comparison to different sports techniquesThe biomechanical principles and analysis of the martial arts, including anatomical and physiological considerations, and the analysis of the physical properties of a range of techniques Focusing on martial arts and sports activities, this book is designed to be used by undergraduate and graduate students of human movement science, physical education, and fitness, as well as college instructors and martial artists. Table of ContentThe Anatomical Foundations of BiomechanicsIntroductionWhat Is Biomechanics?Importance of BiomechanicsBiomechanics and Its DivisionThe Anatomy of Human MotionBones (Osteology)Joints (Arthrology)Muscles (Myology)Functional Anatomy and BiomechanicsThe HeadThe NeckThe Shoulder ComplexThe Muscles of the ArmThe Elbow and the Radioulnar ComplexThe Wrist and the Hand UnitThe Vertebral Column and Its RegionThe Thoracic RegionThe Hip GirdleThe ThighThe Knee and the LegThe LegThe Ankle and the FootThe Biomechanical and Physiological Foundations of Human MotionThe Concept of Muscular MechanicsLever Systems, Center of Gravity (CoG), Center of Mass (Com), Base of Support (BoS)Kinematic ChainStatic ActivityDynamic Activity and Newton’s LawMovement Control (Muscular Physiology)Muscular ControlNeurological ControlSummaryThe Fundamentals of BiomechanicsKinematics in Linear MotionDistance and DisplacementSpeed and VelocityAccelerationMotion with Constant AccelerationScalars and VectorsMeasurement of the VectorsMethods of Solving Vector ComponentsTrigonometry BasicsStudy QuestionsKinematics in Angular MotionDistance and DisplacementCircles, Quadrants and Their AnglesSpeed, Velocity, and AccelerationStudy QuestionsKinetics in Linear MotionInertia, Mass, Weight, and ForceForcesFrictionMomentumImpulsive Forces, Collisions (Impact)Energy, Work, and PowerMuscle PowerStudy QuestionsKinetics in Angular MotionForcesCenter of MassEquilibriumTorque and LeverMoment of InertiaParallel Axis TheoremAngular MomentumAngular Momentum, Moment of Inertia, Impulse, Energy and Power RelationshipStudy QuestionsSummaryMartial Arts BiomechanicsThe Biomechanics of Throwing ArtsJudo: Throwing Techniques (Nage-waza)Jujutsu and Sambo: Throwing (Nage) and Take-Down Techniques (Hiki-otoshi-waza)Amateur Wrestling: Take-Down and Throwing TechniquesGround Techniques (Ne-waza): JudoGround Techniques (Ne-waza): Jujutsu and SamboGround Techniques: WrestlingAikido and Aikijujutsu: Throwing and Immobilization TechniquesAikido Immobilization Techniques (Katame waza)The Biomechanics of Striking, Kicking ArtsKarateBoxingThe Defense and Attack on Vital Points (Kyusho): Finger(s) ManipulationBiomechanical Analysis of the TechniquesThe Biomechanics of the Sword ArtModern (Olympic) FencingBiomechanics of the Knife (Tanto) DefenseAppendicesAppendix AMusculo-Skeletal Figure Representing the Most Important Vital Points: Front Part of the Body Back Part of the BodyAppendix BKinematic (Muscular) Chains of Different Technical ExecutionsAppendix CEstablishing 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 IVAppendix DStandard International (SI) Units, Symbols, Physical Properties, and Quantities