Principles of Power: Power Generation for Boxing, Kickboxing & MMA (Win Fights Series)

As a TMA (traditional martial artist) first and foremost, shotokan specifically, I have to say that this book is absolutely amazing and unique in its ability to demonstrate through practical example the reasons for so many seemingly trivial focus points of technique taught by my instructors. It also helps to understand where a few of those focus points are less appropriate. I say this as a ni-dan, I doubt many higher level instructors in my style nor most of the TMA community have put this level of thought into the structure of power generating principles and this book presents this in a way that is directly translatable to our own techniques. One exception is a PhD physicist and JKA black belt that I discovered a few years ago named Lester Ingber who has a few books on the topic, currently out of print but available on eBay. In summary, I highly recommend this book and the authors other books for any aspiring fighter or martial artist that wishes to master his craft.

Each concept is followed by at least one if not more diagrams. Each concept is explained in simple terms but thorough enough for you to perform your own demonstration after reading. The author is well-versed in what fighters actually use the techniques that he explains so for the avid fight watcher or someone who has done a lot of film study on their own they will find the exact same data already picked for them in this book.If you want to hit hard and you don't have a coach you need to understand the concepts behind the body mechanics. This book can get you there if you already have a good basic knowledge of striking.

Great book. Im a pro fighter with nearly 80 fights under my belt and the stuff in here is bread and butter legit spot on basic and complex truths of fighting.

This book is DENSE with invaluable information that isn’t taught anymore. The illustrations and explanations are clear and insightful. In my opinion, a must read for any martial artist looking to take their game to the next level.

Christian has another great book here, the principles are explained very well and are very useful.

Great explanation on how techniques work

The book combines the usual martial arts advice with really bad physics. The author should have had the material reviewed by an actual scientist before publishing. The first major error is on page six, where the author claims your center of gravity drops lower into your hips when you squat (the opposite is true. Because you legs are no longer extended, you center of gravity rises to a spot higher in your torso).The book is ok if you ignore the physics and just read it like any other book of fight tips, but personally I couldn’t get over the bad physics. The punch/push discussion was particularly cringe-worthy.

Outstanding content.

Un buon libro per approfondire tecniche di boxe e sfruttare i movimenti del corpo per ottenere maggiore potenza nei colpi.Forse un po' troppo costoso considerando che la maggior parte delle tecniche viene insegnata nelle palestre di boxe più serie.In definitiva, lo consiglierei agli appassionati di sport da combattimento.Solo in inglese.