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Fight Like a Physicist The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts (Martial Science)

Jason Thalken Ph.D.

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 k...

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It was discussed as the book where Jason Falcon explains how to approach martial arts training from a scientific perspective, especially in regards to physics.

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And teaching us to fight like a physicist is Jason Falcon, author of, you guessed it, Fight Like a Physicist.

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It was discussed as the book where Jason Falcon explains how to approach martial arts training from a scientific perspective, especially in regards to physics.

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And teaching us to fight like a physicist is Jason Falcon, author of, you guessed it, Fight Like a Physicist.

He is the author of Fight Like a Physicist.

And the incredible science behind martial arts.

So that's sort of the mindset I try to get at in the book is try to approach your training like you're a scientist.

Don't forget, author of Fight Like a Physicist. Yes, please go check that book out. It is splendid, covers an awful lot of subject matter.

Episode: #ICMYI: Martial Arts – Fight Like a Physicist

It was discussed as a book that approaches martial arts training scientifically, emphasizing understanding principles like center of gravity to improve training.

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And teaching us to fight like a physicist will be Jason Falcon, author of - oh, fuck. Shit, let me do it again. Yeah. And teaching us to fight like a physicist is Jason Falcon, author of, you guessed it, Fight Like a Physicist.

He is the author of Fight Like a Physicist. Of course. And the incredible science behind martial arts.

And that's sort of the mindset I try to get at in the book is, you know, try to approach your training like you're a scientist.

It is splendid. Covers an awful lot of subject matter.

Episode: #ICYMI - Martial Arts – Fight Like a Physicist (Re...

It was discussed in the context of training and fighting with a scientific mindset, and how physicists might approach martial arts training and techniques.

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And teaching us to fight like a physicist is Jason Falcon, author of, you guessed it, Fight Like a Physicist.

He is the author of Fight Like a Physicist. Of course. And the incredible science behind martial arts.

And that's sort of the mindset I try to get at in the book is try to approach your training like you're a scientist.

Don't forget, author of Fight Like a Physicist. Yes, please go check that book out. It is splendid, covers an awful lot of subject matter.

Episode: #ICMYI: Martial Arts – Fight Like a Physicist

It was discussed and recommended by the hosts for its unique perspective of applying scientific principles, specifically physics, to martial arts training.

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And teaching us to fight like a physicist will be Jason Falcon, author of - oh, fuck. Shit, let me do it again. Yeah. And teaching us to fight like a physicist is Jason Falcon, author of, you guessed it, Fight Like a Physicist.

He is the author of Fight Like a Physicist. Of course. And the incredible science behind martial arts.

And that's sort of the mindset I try to get at in the book is, you know, try to approach your training like you're a scientist.

It is splendid. Covers an awful lot of subject matter.

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