Martial artists tend to limit descriptions of upper body striking kinematics to the pectoral, triceps and deltoid muscle groups. In some circles, the actions of the arm and shoulder muscles are almost ignored over the momentum imparted to the arm … Continue reading →
Few things are as critical yet as glossed over as footwork. With proper footwork the body can be moved in an efficient way while maintaining balance, creating driving power for strikes, providing hip availability for throws, and more. Kata attempts to teach us about footwork, but it's easy to get caught up with what the ...
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