Art Of Striking: Principles & Techniques; Author: Tedeschi, Marc; Hardback; Book

Author: Tedeschi, Marc
Hardback; Book; Over 1400 Photographs
207 pages
Published: July 2002
New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd
ISBN: 0834804956

This illuminating work outlines the essential principles and techniques that define the art of striking in most martial arts. More than 1400 photographs introduce over 400 practical techniques encompassing all types of strikes: hand strikes, elbow strikes, standing kicks, aerial kicks, ground kicks, head and body strikes, advanced combinations, avoiding and blocking skills, defenses against punches and kicks, and pressure point attacks. Introductory chapters present important technical principles, East Asian energetic concepts, and 109 fundamental skills encompassing hitting surfaces, stances, footwork, and common methods of falling. Precise anatomical illustrations and descriptions of 106 common Oriental pressure points, and a visual comparison of different martial arts, make thThis illuminating work outlines the essential principles and techniques that define the art of striking in most martial arts. Introducing general oriental technical principles, including 106 common pressure points with illustrations and descriptions, this guide is a resource for all martial styles. It covers all types of strikes, with avoiding and blocking skills, defenses, pressure point attacks and falling guidance.