The Physics of Krav Maga with author and physics Professor John Eric Goff (#037)

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Maga (“contact combat” in Hebrew) is a hard-hitting and efficient
form of self-defense that was popularized by Israeli soldiers.
Stressing practical, real-world fighting and a philosophy of
self-defense, its popularity has grown worldwide over the past few
decades. In The Physics of Krav Maga, John Eric Goff, a physicist,
best-selling author, and martial arts practitioner, explains the
science behind dozens of Krav Maga moves, from headlocks to hammer
fists. Focusing on Warrior Krav Maga, a fighting style that
combines the key elements of Krav Maga with kickboxing, wrestling,
karate, and other fighting specialties, this equation-free,
conceptual introduction is aimed at martial arts practitioners
interested in refining their fighting technique and all fans of the
fascinating moment when sports meet science. With step-by-step
descriptions and detailed photos of each critical motion, Goff
takes a scientific look at everything from punch speed to power
output and reaction time. Armed with this book, readers will
understand the physics behind each move. They will also learn how
to enhance their level of physical fitness disrupt an opponent’s
balance―while keeping theirs make use of leverage to defeat a
larger, stronger attacker become faster and more powerful inflict
pain up close • use weapons―and “weapons of opportunity” and much
more! Anyone interested in martial arts, in how physics applies to
sports and combat, and in how a physicist wins a fight will love
The Physics of Krav Maga. John Eric Goff is a professor of physics
and the chair of the physics department at the University of
Lynchburg. The author of Gold Medal Physics: The Science of Sports,
he holds a black belt in Karate and a purple belt in Krav Maga. If
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