1 inch punch

[yipman_sifu]

Nice 1 inch punch clips, I liked them.

 

[Jagermeister]

http://www.sas-martialarts.co.uk/images/final/mpegs/5th_rank_mpegs/1inch Punch - Paul.wmvThe 'magician' from the previous video is Derren Brown, he's done many things that are just as, if not more, amazing than this (like memorizing the order of 4 decks of cards). He's a fairly common sight here in the UK, not sure if his show has been aired in the US. He specialises in reading body language, manipulating subconcious thought etc. There is another clip of him on google video, its one of my favourites from his show:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7688956389104405762&q=derren+brown

Sounds like the UK version of David Blayne. You know, the guy that spent a week in ice, does it ring a bell? The guy that levitated? No? Yeah, nobody really remembers anything that guy does. But damn is he rich from it.

Sorry - way off topic.

 

[yipman_sifu]

What is amazing about 1 inch punch is that it seems like a gentle touch but it derive a maximum force to the opponent. Look at this picture to see what do I mean. http://www.leungting.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=81&Itemid=0&lang=en

 

[Gaoguy]

In IMA this sort of strike does not "send" you, like a push. But rather it drops you, like a sack of wet *****.

 

[barriecusvein]

this sort of strike does not "send" you, it drops you, like a sack of wet *****.

such an awesome way of putting it! and so true

 

[yipman_sifu]

such an awesome way of putting it! and so true

Some systems like Wing Tsun uses similar methods to crush opponents by using other parts of the body to throw opponents away. I saw grandmaster Leung Ting performing a shoulder push that was able to throw a guy on a near chair, only to be with the chair down the floor. although different parts is used, but the idea remains the same.

The Idea is to be fast and realxed only to be strong when touching the opponent, this method requires punching using elbow power and not the fist.

 

[barriecusvein]

Some systems like Wing Tsun uses similar methods to crush opponents by using other parts of the body to throw opponents away. I saw grandmaster Leung Ting performing a shoulder push that was able to throw a guy on a near chair, only to be with the chair down the floor. although different parts is used, but the idea remains the same.

The Idea is to be fast and realxed only to be strong when touching the opponent, this method requires punching using elbow power and not the fist.

this is a very good point. the senior wing chun practitioners ive seen can generate awesome power with any part of their body over a very short distance, be it the foot, hand, shoulder etc.

as far as my understanding goes, and as yipman_sifu says, its all about relaxing, this allows the explosive power to be generated.

 

[bcbernam777]

The one inch punch highlights more of a concept that a "1inch" thing. Nanalo is correct it is simply a matter of body mechanics. In wing chun the focus of the Sui Lum Tao is to cultivate the rooting energy, which can be used to generate the power behind the one inch punch. I would have to disagree with Yip Man Sifu, there are no muscles in play in the one inch punch, I have performed it (always looks impressive to new students) and have not used any interplay with the forearm muscles. The thing about the one inch punch is that realistically it can be used from 1, half, even a quarter of an inch with the same effect showing that it is not the chambering that produces the power but the proper coordination of body mechanics, meaning the power output would be equal no matter where the fist is placed.

 

[Nanalo74]

The one inch punch highlights more of a concept that a "1inch" thing. Nanalo is correct it is simply a matter of body mechanics. In wing chun the focus of the Sui Lum Tao is to cultivate the rooting energy, which can be used to generate the power behind the one inch punch. I would have to disagree with Yip Man Sifu, there are no muscles in play in the one inch punch, I have performed it (always looks impressive to new students) and have not used any interplay with the forearm muscles. The thing about the one inch punch is that realistically it can be used from 1, half, even a quarter of an inch with the same effect showing that it is not the chambering that produces the power but the proper coordination of body mechanics, meaning the power output would be equal no matter where the fist is placed.

Exactly. It is a concept. In my earlier post I mentioned how my uncle used to have me demonstrate it on my older cousins when I was a kid. Most of my family trains in the MA and debates used to arise regarding generating power, japanese vs. chinese arts, etc., etc.

The arguments I remember most vividly used to center around whether you needed to chamber your punches or not. To prove the point that with proper body mechanics one needn't chamber in order to generate power, my uncle used to have me (all 11 y/o 90 lbs of me) demonstrate the 1" punch on my cousins who were older, heavier, and more experienced in the MA than I.

We always made them hold a phone book against their chest to protect their sternums at which they always laughed ("he's not gonna hurt me") and I always sent them flying into the sofa, point proven.

Vic
www.combatartsusa.com

 

[yipman_sifu]

Exactly. It is a concept. In my earlier post I mentioned how my uncle used to have me demonstrate it on my older cousins when I was a kid. Most of my family trains in the MA and debates used to arise regarding generating power, japanese vs. chinese arts, etc., etc.

The arguments I remember most vividly used to center around whether you needed to chamber your punches or not. To prove the point that with proper body mechanics one needn't chamber in order to generate power, my uncle used to have me (all 11 y/o 90 lbs of me) demonstrate the 1" punch on my cousins who were older, heavier, and more experienced in the MA than I.

We always made them hold a phone book against their chest to protect their sternums at which they always laughed ("he's not gonna hurt me") and I always sent them flying into the sofa, point proven.

Vic
www.combatartsusa.com

I have a question to you.

It is shown in your site that Barry the head instructor holds a nunchaku. Do you in Kali train in nunchakus similar to the Netherlands association, or you just consider it as different training.
It is a real pleasure to learn from someone like Master Danny Innosanto, it is said that he introduced the nunchaku to Bruce Lee, is that true?.

 

[Nanalo74]

I have a question to you.

It is shown in your site that Barry the head instructor holds a nunchaku. Do you in Kali train in nunchakus similar to the Netherlands association, or you just consider it as different training.
It is a real pleasure to learn from someone like Master Danny Innosanto, it is said that he introduced the nunchaku to Bruce Lee, is that true?.

Yes to both questions. One of the areas or categories of Kali is flexible weapons. That includes the nunchaku. So we do train with them.

And yes, Dan Inosanto introduced Bruce Lee to the nunchaku which Bruce thought would look great in the movies so he learned them and incorporated them in his films.

Thanks for your questions and thanks for visiting our site.

Vic
www.combatartsusa.com