{"product_id":"2940170406890","title":"Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFight Like a Physicist\u003c\/i\u003e provides an in-depth, sometimes whimsical look into the physics behind martial arts for sport and self-defense. Whether you are an experienced martial artist or a curious enthusiast, this book can give you an \"unfair advantage\" by unraveling the complex science of effective fighting techniques and examining the core principles that make them work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to breaking down the principles behind the punches, Dr. Thalken, a computational physicist with a long history of martial arts across various styles, applies the mind-set of a physicist to a number of controversial topics in the martial arts:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e¿ Making physics your \"unfair advantage,\" in the ring and on the street\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e¿ Examining center of mass, pi, levers, wedges, angular momentum, and linear momentum for martial artists\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e¿ Protecting the brains of fighters and football players from concussions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e¿ Reducing traumatic brain injury in contact sports\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e¿ Overturning conventional wisdom on compliance during an assault\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Thalken invites listeners to take a scientific approach to training and fighting, and provides all the tools necessary to get the most out of their experiences and make their training count.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47098412400880,"sku":"2940170406890","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170406890_p0.jpg?v=1763709292","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170406890","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}