Mixed Martial ArtsWatch Preview »At the pinnacle of mixed martial arts (MMA) is the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), which has sought to legitimize MMA in a league that has become a pop culture phenomenon. Now, scientists analyze the unique fighting styles and capabilities of legendary fighters like Randy Couture, former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz and two-time world submission grappling champion Dean Lister. Among the results, scientists determine that Rutten's kick generates a force equivalent to a 35 mph (56 kph) car crash, and Couture's endurance is nearly 10 times better than that of the average person and his blows generate double the force of a heavyweight boxer's best punch. 
Special OpsWatch Preview »Special operations are elite military units trained for unconventional warfare, often to execute dangerous, covert missions behind enemy lines. The soldiers must excel beyond normal human capabilities, displaying superior physiology and extraordinary mental ability. This is evident in the strength and stamina of U.S. Navy SEALs, the speed and focus of U.S. Green Berets and the lightning reflexes of Israeli Commandos. Unlike athletes, who prepare for a scheduled competition under controlled conditions, these elite soldiers must excel in ruthless situations that can become deadly without warning. Now these warrior athletes are put to the test by science and cutting-edge technologies to exhibit their maximum capabilities under the most adverse circumstances. 
Fighting BackWatch Preview »In the life-or-death world of self-defense, no one has to be a victim. The secret isn’t skill or strength, it’s knowledge. Six masters of self-defense, including an Israeli Commando, an LA Cop and a Navy SEAL, gather in this custom-designed laboratory and reveal their time tested secrets of personal self-defense. Using state-of-the-art high-speed photography and 3-D computer animation, a team of highly skilled scientists will extract the hard data behind the physical techniques and strategies of self-defense, and more importantly, how they work. 
Fight Science ClassicWatch Preview »It strikes four times faster than a snake. It kicks with more than 1,000 pounds (453 kg) of force. And it can rival the impact of a 35 mph (56 kph) car crash. It’s the most complex weapon ever designed—the human body. Fight Science brings together a team of scientists, motion-capture specialists and CGI animators, along with a cross-section of champion martial artists, to analyze the world’s greatest fight techniques in ways never before possible. Experts in crash test science, sports biomechanics and Hollywood animation apply their combined insight and technology to a diverse range of martial arts, including karate, kung fu, jiu jitsu, tae kwon do and wushu, among others. Fight Science tests and films world-renowned martial artists in a custom-built high-tech lab and film studio. The results reveal the comparative strengths, advantages and limitations of the various martial arts styles, and in a breakthrough combination of technologies, scientists can peer inside a fighter’s body. |
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