The Martial Art of Natural Laws
The muscles of the hip are in some ways similar to the muscles of the shoulder. Numerous muscles induce movements of the legs and torso while using the bones in the hip area as an anchor. The ilium, sacrum, pubis, ischial, vertebrae, and other bones provide firm attachment points for muscles that move the largest Read More …
In this article we will cover muscles that control movements within the arm, wrist, and hand. We will first cover movement of the forearm. This is relatively straight forward as it largely involves extension and flexion of the elbow hinge joint. Next we cover movement of the wrist. This is a bit more complex because the Read More …
Anatomical Relationships Assume for the moment that a person is standing at attention with the back straight. This is the standard model of the body and forms the basis for the following terms. So using these definitions we can assert that the tip of your nose is anterior to your ears, regardless of the head Read More …
Many different muscles help control movements in the upper arm. The thorax serves as a major anchor point for each of these muscles. The most substantial anchor points in the thorax include the scapula, clavicle, sternum, and ribs. Much of the discussion in this topic refers to anatomical names for movements. If you are Read More …
Smooth muscle is found in organs and blood vessels throughout the body. Because these muscles help with organ function they cannot be controlled by conscious thought. The autonomous nervous system controls these muscles, making them involuntary muscles. Differences Because these muscles are not involved in locomotion, structural support, or fast action these muscles are quite Read More …
Cardiac muscle and skeletal muscle have a great many similarities. They also have a number of significant differences. We will primarily cover the differences in this article. We assume that you have already studied the nature of skeletal muscles. Cardiac Muscle Fiber Cardiac muscle is only found in the heart. The muscle fibers (cells) in cardiac Read More …
Skeletal muscles typically attached to one or more bones via a bundle of collagen fibers called tendons. Skeletal muscles can contract in size which results in a pulling force being applied to the bone. This may cause the bone to move or may cause other surrounding tissues to move as will occur when you smile. Read More …
Muscles can be classified or thought of in several ways. Classifications may refer to the muscle shape, size, function, use, or orientation. We will cover some of the most common classifications of muscles. Individual classifications are neither very complex nor long. Muscle Type There are three types of muscle in the human body. These are: Read More …
In the prior belt you studied fundamental grappling skills. Now you will begin to put these skills to work. In this belt you will learn specific grappling strategies and methods that allow you to control and manage an opponent when one or both of you are on the ground. Studies include escaping, clinching, application, reversals, Read More …
We continue our anatomical studies by exploring the human muscular system. Students will explore muscle types, muscle tissues, muscle functioning and interactions, muscle groups, muscle metabolism, and the various muscles found in the body – particularly those that control movement of major areas of the body. This is perhaps the most complex area of anatomical Read More …
The weapons training provided in this belt curriculum deals primarily with the (knife) and . This represents an introduction to and initial study of bladed weapons. When studying the Tanto you will work with the traditional Japanese long knife. You will also work with modern knives of varying sizes and shapes so that you have Read More …