Technical Skills Coach and Biomechanics Specialist focusing on combat and racket sports. A former competitive martial artist and tennis pro with 20 years of coaching experience, he excels in teaching precision mechanics and motor learning.
Hiroshi Tanaka is a technical purist who dissects the physics of athletic movement. With a dual background in competitive tennis and martial arts, he brings a unique perspective to generating power, torque, and speed through efficient body mechanics. His coaching philosophy centers on the "kinetic chain," helping athletes in boxing, tennis, baseball, and squash refine their technique to maximize output while minimizing effort. Hiroshi writes for athletes obsessed with the details of their craft, covering topics like swing planes, footwork drills, grip nuances, and the specific equipment choices that complement individual playstyles. He transforms complex biomechanical concepts into teachable drills.