Principles, Analysis, and Application of Effortless Combat Throws

Foreword vi Part One Types of Throws and Basic Principles 1(24) Introduction 2(2) Types of Throws 4(1) Basic Principles 5(17) Non-Opposition of Force 5(2) Connect and Join Centers 7(2) Apply Force Where the Opponent Cannot Resist 9(2) Transfer Momentum Through the Hold 11(2) Break the Opponent's Posture 13(2) Cause the Opponent to Fall 15(2) Follow-up 17(2) The Intent Flows Outward like Water 19(2) Conclusion 21(1) The Eight Allies 22(3) Body Use 25(26) Introduction 26(25) Align with Gravity 26(11) Relax Completely and Let the Body Weight Sink 37(1) Calm the Mind and Expand the Awareness 38(1) Generate Power Through Stretch/Rebound and Rotation 39(3) Move at the Speed of Gravity 42(2) Move Rhythmically 44(2) Exhale Smoothly When Applying Force 46(2) Move the Body as a Coherent Unit Centered in the Hips 48(2) Conclusion 50(1) Part Two Analysis and Applications 51 Introduction 52(2) The Throws Part One - Arcs 54(33) The Shoulder Stroke 54(8) Rear Head Tilt 62(8) Hip Displacement 70(8) Front Hip Push 78(9) Part Two - Circles 87(17) Outside Hip Throw 87(9) Hiplock Hip Throw 96(8) Part Three - Spirals 104(45) Rear Hip Spiral 104(9) Rear Chin Hook 113(10) Head Twist Spiral 123(9) Arm Lift Head Spiral 132(11) Leg Bar Spiral 143(6) Part Four - Sacrifice Throws 149 Arm and Leg Scissor Throw 150(7) Headlock Backroll Throw 157(8) Forearm Hook Spiral 165 Appendix A-1 The Essence of Martial Art: An Overview A-2 On Mind/Body Unity A-5 On Postural Alignment and Gravity A-6 On Relaxation A-7 On Innate and Acquired Ability A-9 On Stability Vs. Mobility A-10 On Seeking Stillness in Motion A-11 On Moving in a Unit and Waves of Force A-12 On Double Weighting A-14 On Mechanics of Force A-15 On the Mechanics of Power: Forms and Styles A-16