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How to Perform a Devastating One Inch Punch Using a Makiwara

Author: Joshua Black
Date Posted: May 31, 2009

This article will explain how to perform a one inch punch and train with it to develop some serious, devastating power. Read on to find out the secret to this mystical punch.

The one inch punch is a motion made famous by Bruce Lee. Lee was able to punch an opponent or heavy bag from about an inch away and send the object or person flying. This motion was also featured in the movie Kill Bill, when Uma Thurman's character punches her way out of a coffin.

Well, this article will not help you punch your way out of a coffin, but it will help you perform a one inch punch with terrific power after a little training. Here are the steps to develop an opponent-dropping one inch punch:

1. Using a makiwara, outstretch your fingers flat, almost like you are going to shake someone's hand. Touch your fingertips to the makiwara. Leave your hand in that position.

2. Make a fist from that distance, it will probably be closer to 2-3 inches away, but it's still called the one inch punch. This is your starting distance for the strike.

3. Punch from that distance, but instead of throwing upper body into it, as most punches go, this punch is powered by your legs, which are much stronger.

4. As you punch you twist your hip and simultaneously use your body weight to throw the fist into the makiwara as fast as possible.

The speed of the punch, combined with the twist of the hips and using your legs for power, can knock a person right off their feet if done correctly after a lot of training.

To train for the punch you will need a makiwara board, which you can create at home fairly inexpensively, or you can order a custom made one for $250-$350. Start with your hand flat with your fingertips touching the makiwara board each time. Punch from that position, quickly making a fist as you strike. Repeat this following a standard makiwara training regimen, each time touching your fingertips to the board and punching from that position. After a few months of practice, you should have a fairly powerful punch.

About The Author

Joshua Black is an on-line infopreneur, author, and martial artist.
Mr. Black is the developer of the Ultimate Makiwara Creator, a how-to course for creating your own low-cost makiwara, that can be viewed at: http://www.UltimateMakiwara.com

Article Source: JKD Street Combat - online collection of speed and power training articles.

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