<b>A unique guide to becoming faster and more powerful in martial arts through correct body alignment and proper structure, featuring over 100 images</b><br><br>In 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. <br><br>Thoroughly and accessibly explained and abundantly illustrated throughout with photographs that provide step-by-step instructions, <i>Martial Structure</i> 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.