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Power
Striking - Efficient Tool Development
Granted the movie is no "Yojimbo," and let's be honest: with arms
that would make "Olive Oil" blush, given the techniques championed
in the movie, I highly doubt that Ralph Macchio...
Author: Al Ridenhour
Date Posted: April 19, 2008
Develop
Speed Punches - Muscle Fatigue Training
There are many reasons why martial artists have problems hitting
their opponents. One reason is the lack of punch speed. Muscle fatiguing
is one way to improve your punch speed. Here's how...
Author: Keith Pascal
Date Posted: February 24, 2008
Strength,
Flexibility and Power in Martial Arts
Were I to state three major attributes possessed by an exponent
of any martial art, they would be these three: strength, flexibility
and power. These, combined with the extreme fitness and rapid reflexes
of any athlete, are essential components in one who would profess
to possess the skills required of a master of any martial art...
Author: Pete Nisbit
Date Posted: March 19, 2007
Fighting
Postures to Create Power, Flexibility and Movement
I remember what it was like learning Karate. I had a sensei who
barked orders, and had us stand in stances for what felt like eternities,
until our legs ached, our knees cramped and we walked funny. Now
that I’m teaching beginning Karate at the dojo, I’m finding that
I’m falling back on the way I was taught, and in some ways, that’s
not good. My sensei wasn’t real big on explaining the “whys” behind
the four stances, and how they worked from a kinematics perspective;
it was all...
Author: Yoshi Kundagawa
Date Posted: March 18, 2007
Flexibility
and Strength in Martial Arts
Flexibility is the range of movement that you have in your joints.
Some say that this definition should only apply if there is no exterior
help to move the joint, but this is not correct. If your joints
have a greater degree of movement when aided by an external force,
then that degree of movement defines the flexibility...
Author: Peter Nisbet
Date Posted: February 17, 2007
Power of
Breathing in Martial Arts
The power of breathing has been emphasized by many arts for many
centuries. The energy that comes from proper breathing is truly
remarkable. Proper breathing can be used in so many ways for so
many things...
Author: Tony Mendoza
Date Posted: January 15, 2007
Creating
"Rock Solid" Stances in Martial Arts
Have you found it hard to get the leg strength and balance you
need to create "Rock Solid" Stances in your Art?
Your stances are, by far, the base of power in any technique in
martial arts. Strong stances ensure good balance and power. They
allow you to shift your body into a strike to drive-through your
opponent...
Author: Tony Mendoza
Date Posted: January 13, 2007
Generating
Maximum Striking Power in Martial Arts
The simple truth involved in improving MAXIMUM STRIKING power comes
from your lower body strength, NOT your upper body strength. Yes,
the key to creating maximum striking power comes from your leg strength,
balance AND your ability to Pivot Your Hips to deliver devastating
striking power...
Author: Tony Mendoza
Date Posted: January 13, 2007
Increasing
The Power of Your Roundhouse Kick
I've had martial artists and other fighters hire me to analyze
their punches and kicks and I've even received a video to analyze
a frisbee throw due to my background in kinese, movement education,
exercise phys and martial arts. One of the most misunderstood kicks...
Author: Rick Kirkham
Date Posted: September 21, 2006
The 7 Keys
to Martial Arts Speed
Regardless of your martial arts style or method...you cannot apply
it unless you can react quickly and respond instantly. Speed is
critical for success in competition and self-defense. Razor-sharp
reflexes are often the sole difference between winning and losing
a physical...
Author: J. Barnes
Date Posted: May 16, 2006
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