THE ART OF THROWING

Principles and Techniques

This guide outlines the principles and techniques that define the art of throwing in most martial arts. More than 1200 photographs introduce over 130 practical techniques encompassing all types of throws: shoulder throws; hip throws; leg throws; hand throws; sacrifice throws; kick-counter throws; advanced combination throws and transitions; and defences against throws. Comprehensive introductory chapters provide an authoritative overview of important technical principles, energetic concepts and 82 fundamental skills, including stances, footwork, grips and methods of tumbling and falling. The book also includes precise anatomical drawings of 105 common Oriental pressure points and a visual comparison of different martial arts.