{"product_id":"martial-structureisbn-9781623172268","title":"Martial Structure","description":"\u003cb\u003eA unique guide to becoming faster and more powerful in martial arts through correct body alignment and proper structure, featuring over 100 images\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn all martial disciplines—including karate, judo, taekwondo, and gong-fu—real martial skill does not require the development of large muscles or great strength but rather correct posture. Drawing on decades of experience as both a student and a teacher, Phillip Starr focuses on how physical posture affects not only physical abilities but also the mental condition and emphasizes the importance of developing power without exerting unnecessary muscular force. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThoroughly and accessibly explained and abundantly illustrated throughout with photographs that provide step-by-step instructions, \u003ci\u003eMartial Structure\u003c\/i\u003e is essential for anyone wanting to understand how the laws of physics and biomechanics can be harnessed to make them faster, more powerful, and more effective in actual combat.PHILLIP STARR began studying martial arts in 1956, including judo, Kyokushin karate, Shito-ryu karate, Baixingquan (a form of Northern Shaolin kung fu), baguazhang, taijiquan, xingyiquan, and Filipino arnis. In 1976 he won the United States Karate Association's Grand Championships, becoming the first kung-fu stylist to win the title of National Champion. He is also a two-time winner of the Amateur Athletic Union's Chinese Martial Arts National Tournament. He has authored five books on the martial arts: \u003ci\u003eThe Making Of A Butterfly, Martial Mechanics, Martial Maneuvers, Hidden Hands,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDeveloping Jin, \u003c\/i\u003eas well as numerous articles for various magazines and e-magazines, including \u003ci\u003eInside Kung Fu\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTruwaza.\u003c\/i\u003e Starr lives in Omaha, NE.","brand":"Blue Snake Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303037882597,"sku":"NP9781623172268","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781623172268_28034eb0-6336-483d-82ce-7cf8bbb61fc3.jpg?v=1730752830","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/martial-structureisbn-9781623172268","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}