Wing Woo Gar
Senior Master
It’s not an indictment man, nobody knows it all, there’s lots to learn in martial arts.You CAN hit it but not with any meaningful power.
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It’s not an indictment man, nobody knows it all, there’s lots to learn in martial arts.You CAN hit it but not with any meaningful power.
You'd be surprised. More than hard enough for it to snap back and make that cracking noise a proper one makes. If you spent more time throwing punches you'd know these things are totally possible. It's not even that special lol.You CAN hit it but not with any meaningful power.
May I ask how you train, and how long you’ve been training? A lot of the respondents here have been at it for 25-45 years. There are very knowledgeable people here. Take advantage of that.You CAN hit it but not with any meaningful power.
Round punches like the rear overhand or lead hook are often considered more powerful.I talked to a karate fighter who participated in a study in which the karatekas had higher punch output when their straight punch arm was bent compared to extended. This was a surprise to them.
A powerful punch involves the coordination of the whole body,Could it be that there's greater bicep engagement when the arm is bent compared to straightened out?
Per Stuart McGill, contract -> relax -> contract (at point of impact) creates power.Also perhaps stronger wrist support at the point of impact?
How about per Marvin for once?Round punches like the rear overhand or lead hook are often considered more powerful.
A powerful punch involves the coordination of the whole body,
Per Stuart McGill, contract -> relax -> contract (at point of impact) creates power.
Maybe you are just that guy that can eat punches like crackers.You CAN hit it but not with any meaningful power.
I agree and think this is key, which is one to qualify what one really means by "power" and how it is measured. Peak force is one thing, and total energy transfer (integrated over the path of the impact) is another one.You also have more ability to "follow through" then you do with a punch that's already extended when you land it.
I like experiencing things the same way. The amazing part is that was the light punch lol. I like how none of them took a hit over the heart and that safety was still a priority.
I like the word "Contract" instead of "being tense"Per Stuart McGill, contract -> relax -> contract (at point of impact) creates power.
The feedback of a heavy bag is a little different than hittin say the sternum. A heavy bag is swampy, meaning you need a longer impact distance. So practicing on different targets trains different things. This is at least my personal experience.You CAN hit it but not with any meaningful power.
I'm not sure I'd want the full show either! I wonder how you can spar safely to see if you can land this kind of technique.I like experiencing things the same way. The amazing part is that was the light punch lol. I like how none of them took a hit over the heart and that safety was still a priority.
When the host of the clip said that he wanted to experience it "As it really is" I immediately thought. " No you don't" lol
There some strikes that land in such a way that you know you don't want the full show. Once someone gets to this level, there's no need to do sparring with hard strikes.
Me too, it's more accurate, as tension can mean many things.I like the word "Contract" instead of "being tense"
The importance of Lam's 1st Generation teaching is that every skill, in the Som Bo Gin Form, was taught, in three actions. One step consisted of three steps forward.
Each three steps executed one, two, or three short powers. Then Three circle hands with short power. Three moves forward of three steps equaled 9. Nine is the number of completion in Chinese numerology, by which Hakka people abide.
Of equal importance was the teaching of Holding the Breath during Som Bo Gin practice. There is a step by step method which is said to force the root into the feet and the breath below the navel. The method of holding the breath is critical.
My experience is that the sparring has to be very honest and my sparring partner has to be honest about "What could have been if the punch landed."I wonder how you can spar safely to see if you can land this kind of technique.
This type of strike and some variations is common strike in kyokushin. It has a slight downwards direction.I'm not sure I'd want the full show either! I wonder how you can spar safely to see if you can land this kind of technique.