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A guide to becoming faster, more powerful, and more effective in martial arts through correct body alignment and proper structureIn 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, author of Martial Mechanics and Martial Maneuvers, 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. His thorough and accessible explanation of the principles of physical structure as they pertain to the human body and how these affect martial arts performance shows how anyone, regardless of size or strength, can learn to generate uncanny power with very little muscular effort through the enhanced stability achieved by maintaining correct alignment and proper structure.



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Phillip Starr

I began martial arts training in 1956 when my Father was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone. Since then, I have trained in a number of martial disciplines to include judo, Japanese karate, hoquan (renamed "baixingquan" by my teacher, W.C. Chen), xingyiquan, taijiquan, baguazhang, arnis, and iaido.In 1976 I was named as a U.S. National Champion of the United States Karate Association, the only kung-fu stylist to achieve that title at that time.In 1982 I founded Yiliquan (One Principle Boxing) and currently serve as the National Chairman of the Yiliquan Martial Arts Association.I also spent several years serving as a peace officer, working in (state) drug enforcement. I also worked as a correctional officer at a state penitentiary, and later as a private investigator.In 1991 I was elected as National Chairman for the Chinese Martial Arts Division of the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union). Within two years this entity became the largest kung-fu organization in U.S. history. I was subsequently admitted into the Inside Kung-Fu Hall of Fame in 1992.I've taken up writing and hope to use whatever talent I have to promote and preserve the traditional martial arts.Please visit our websites at http://www.omahakungfu.net and http://www.yiliquan.com



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