The Elements of Power: Part One: The Foundation
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This book gives the reasons why and when for the how-to in martial arts.
Many times in martial arts, as in sports, we are taught techniques and basic moves without ever really knowing why and when they should be performed, so our skills only reach a certain level. Never seeming to go up to a new skill level no matter how hard we train, while many times injuring ourselves.
This book gives the reasons why and when that can help develop a more dynamic martial art and sport. With insights on body mechanics, physiology and psychology this book rebuilds our stance from the ground up, while getting an understanding of the psychology that defines us…. More >>
The Elements of Power: Part One: The Foundation
You will enjoy the author’s differentiation between strength and power. The concept of muscle groups working in synchrony to enhance power is both illuminating and practical. The Elements of Power is a great read for anyone with more than a passing interest in martial arts.
I am still in the process of reading this book and I find it very interesting. It is helpful in learning about how to use your body to its highest potential in an efficient manner. The ideas can be applied to all types of movement, not just to martial arts. Kudos to William for writing such an informative book!! Looking forward to Volume Two!!
The Elements of Power: Part One: The Foundation This is a book that must be read. After reading it you will want to re-read it several times. Sensei Lachman has found the intersection of Clarity of Thought, Elegance of form and function, physics and martial arts. The book contains so much information, yet it is easy to understand. I found myself so fascinated with the subject matter, I was writing down the questions and thoughts I had in the margins (as recommended by the author) and was amazed to find that my questions were fully answered a few pages later. I was captivated – it was like going to a favorite class and having a personal chat with the instructor. He pulls together what we already know with the essentials and sets up a fascinating framework. YES-YES it all makes sense! Yes, I understand! But when I re-read the same pages again, I found more.
This book is a treasure.
When is Part Two coming out?
This book has brought me to a new level of understanding. It helps with my techniques and brings my thought pattern to a new light. I have been trying to use some of the methodology in every day tasks. All and all I think this book is very informative on many levels and is a long time coming for the martial artist or anyone who would like to better there abilities, no matter what the physical or mental challenge they would like to achieve. Great book.
I have had the pleasure of training under Sensei Lachman in New York. He is an incredible Instructor! This book is absolutely amazing. Whats amazing about it is that its not just a martial arts book. You can take the principles of this book and apply it to every aspect of life. I encourage ANY SPORTS ENTHUSIAST to buy this book. As a former student of Master William Lachman, this book is long overdue and I am very excited to read the next one!!!!