Fight Like a Physicist - The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts

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.

About the author

Jason Thalken Ph.D. 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 inventor on eight patent applications for data science and modeling in the financial services industry, and one patent application for protecting the brain from trauma in such sports as boxing, MMA, and football. Jason has studied and competed in more than eight different martial arts styles since 1995 and has a black belt in hapkido under Grand Master Ho Jin Song.

Jason grew up deep in the woods of Massachusetts, where he cultivated an early love of the natural world, and had already decided to become a scientist by the time he was seven. After moving to the suburbs of Dallas, Jason started taking taekwondo, and he fell in love with the complex chaos of fighting when he broke his foot at his very first competition.

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Fight Like a Physicist

Product details

• Authors: Jason Thalken
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 19.09.2024
• EAN: 9781594394362
• ISBN: 978-1-59439-436-2
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 228 mm x 25 mm
• Illustrations: black & white halftones, tables, charts
• Series: Martial Science
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, SPORTS & RECREATION / Health & Safety, SPORTS & RECREATION / Equipment & Supplies, Applied physics, Sport science, physical education, Biomechanics, Human Kinetics, Combat / defence skills & manuals