well, i've been kinda training on my one-inch punch. . .but what i can't figure out is if an open palm or the traditional punch is more effective? also, do u exhale when u strike, or do u hold ur breath in ('cause i kno breathing builds chi)?
Ouch. That was pretty bad. If it was much longer I would have had to stop. The one inch punch is actually a Jeet Kune Do technique, maybe the thread should be moved over there. Just a suggestion.
Palm or fist.....whatever you like. CMA's have short power/inch power and most blows are dealt while exhaling. The one inch punch that Bruce shows is a parlour trick and yes that discussion should be moved to the JKD forum..good call Yohan.
Kenpo, please can you stop using text speak as a) it's against the MAP terms of service b) it's bloomin annoying c) most of us are too old to understand it anyway!
Exhale as you punch out if you try holding in your breath you will see the difference between releasing your breath and not, also make sure to keep your mouth shut and breath through your nose and if you can from your stomach, it allows you to regulate your breathing easier. personal experience
It's best to breathe when you strike. Some of the short power we worked involved inhaling - you can inhale or exhale, just breathe.
I've heard people suggest several ways of breathing. Personally I go for breathing out just before the strike but try to stick to what seems natural.
Inch power Chuen Lik The one inch punch is not a Jeet Kune Do technique, it is simply representative of inch/short power Chuen Lik. This type of power is not restricted to just a punch, you should be able to generate it any part of your body or any striking skill
But no one can sit here and teach this kid how to develop short power over the internet. He's clueless about that and is practicing a technique he saw in a Bruce Lee movie for fun, hence why this thread is unlikely to get meaningful responses.
no, but i was just inquiring as to how it is done. sorry about the text jargon. i'm used to texting now. in any case, 'preciate the responses. P.S. I'm not that clueless. If i was, i wouldn't even know what a 1 inch punch is. I knew it was a Jeet Kune Do technique. Don't be so picky. It was to late before i realized it was in the Kung-Fu section.
The point I'm trying to make: Asking how to generate short power ( the one inch punch being one variation thereof) is like asking how boxers generate power, or like asking how karateka's generate power. The question is moot because within Kung Fu there are many ways to develop the short power. The fact of the matter is, that answering the question is pointless because we can't teach you how to generate power over the internet. The best answer for your question follows: If you want to learn to generate short power, go to the SPM school I've already recommended to you. You've got a great opportunity to learn an awesome, authentic style under one of the greatest modern masters of said style. Don't worry about practicing the one inch punch, it won't get you anywhere without the associated delivery system. Regards, Yohan
well than. . .i shall take a visit there. hopefully, my plans for college will help even more, they both are located near the dojo. Fair enough, consider this topic closed.
