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Textbook – The Science of Striking

The Science of Striking is a culmination of decades of practical experience and in-depth study into the application of sports science to striking combat sports.

• Get insights into the biomechanics of stand up combat and how this relates to the training process.
• Discover testing protocols to establish baseline levels of mobility, movement competency, strength, power, and endurance.
• Be guided through the specific training methods for each of these qualities.  
• Learn the theory and practice behind session design, programming and periodisation, including practical examples of programmes for different levels of athletes with different goals and priorities.
• Comes with a 100 page exercise library appendix complete with a guide to exercise progression and regression, as well as YouTube links to over 450 instructional exercise video clips.
• Gain information from supplementary chapters pertaining to recovery and lifestyle management, training for special populations, mental and psychological skills training, injury reduction and management, as well as concussion.
• Invaluable reading for martial artists and striking combat sports athletes and practitioners of all ages and levels of competition.