Anatomy For Martial Artists - Paperback

by Geri Copitch (Author), Robert Sedillos (Author), Philip Copitch (Author)

The martial artist feels the beauty and joy of techniques expertly done, the power of the anatomical structures, and appreciates the priority of function.Understanding how the body works enables us to perform our techniques to the best of our ability. It will also help protect our own bodies from unnecessary wear and tear, and injury.Instructors need to pass this highly important knowledge onto their students. This will keep the injury rate to a minimum, keeping students safe and healthy. Healthy and knowledgeable students continue to study. They in turn become excellent teachers, accurately passing on their style of martial art.This study guide is meant for the curious and serious martial artist. It is not meant to be so technical that the lay person or student will look at it for a few minutes and set it aside because it is too confusing. We wish for you, the teacher or practitioner, to utilize this information with ease, and apply it to your preferred martial art. The information enclosed was gained through study with my predecessors, research, and physical experiences of 50 years. It is my wish that you will profit from this learning process, and bypass the many mistakes and injuries that I sustained over the years.Professor Jane CarrKudan (9th Degree Black Belt)American Judo & Jujitsu Federation

Author Biography

-Professor Jane Carr, Kudan, began her studies in martial arts in 1960. For over 50 years, she has dedicated her life to teaching Danzan Ryu Jujitsu. Prof. Carr encourages a safe training environment, emphasizing the importance of educating the students' minds as well as strengthening their bodies and spirit. Professor Carr is Past President of the American Judo and Jujitsu Federation, and presently serves on the Board of Professors. Professor Carr is one of the founders of the AJJF massage program, and currently sits on the DZR Seifukujitsu Standards Committee. Professor Carr was inducted into the Danzan Ryu Jujitsu Hall of Fame in 2004. -Robert Sedillos has spent his career in the medical field. In the early 80's he started at Stanford Medical Center as an operating room technician. Currently, he is an emergency room nurse in northern California. Robert and his three daughters possess an insatiable appetite for jujitsu. -Geri Copitch has been an educator for 19 years. For the last ten years she has worked as senior editor at Hutzpah Press. Geri has been a student of Professor Carr and Professor Hager for 14 years. -Dr. Philip Copitch, Shodan, holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Copitch has written many books and articles on parenting, families, and business. He has been a psychotherapist and business consultant for over 30 years.