The Science of Striking explores the mechanics, philosophy, and realities behind effective striking in martial arts and combat sports.
Most martial arts books focus on techniques.
This book focuses on why those techniques actually work.
Drawing from decades of training across multiple disciplines-including boxing, full-contact karate, taekwondo, judo, and traditional martial arts-Antonio Topete Diaz examines the principles that determine the outcome of striking exchanges in real combat.
Inside this book you will discover:
• why knockouts happen and what actually shuts the body down
• the most vulnerable targets of the human body in combat
• how structure, balance, and mechanics generate real striking power
• the role of distance, timing, and positioning in landing effective strikes
• the psychology of fear, adrenaline, and violence outside the dojo
• why many martial artists develop a false sense of security
• how combat mechanics apply across multiple fighting systems
Rather than presenting hundreds of techniques, The Science of Striking examines the core principles behind effective striking, showing how experienced fighters create openings, break structure, and deliver decisive blows.
This book is part of the Chingasos Dojo AMMX series, a martial arts system built on practicality, pressure testing, and respect for the traditions that shaped it.
Written for martial artists, combat sports practitioners, and serious students of self-defense, this book explores the science behind striking and the reality of violence.
Because in a real fight, technique alone is never enough.
Understanding how strikes work may determine whether you walk away.
