Mike, Art will answer your question next week. I will comment since I am and have been, one of the bag holders, one of the "Fall Guys" you might say. Art always stresses the power of sanchin. I can vouch for that importance even when just holding the bag, or mitts. You best be "down.&...

Here is a little back punch drill you may want to play with. These striking mitts allow your partner to move around as you fire the back punch. In Photo 11D, you will notice the looseness of the front hand. This open hand allows you more speed in delivery. You've got to close the hand just before co...

PHOTOS #8, 8A, 8B. Photo #8, appears to be the same beginning as the past illustrations. That's because it is. When you carry your hands in that front comfortable manner, you are able to roll right into another area. The torque of the hips and a slight lowering of the left side take the punch over t...

To get into your mode of power in a waiting and stationary position is not that difficult. To explode from that position and take that power position with you is something that many have difficulty with. Move quickly to the target while maintaining the muscle groupings and striking to and through th...

NOTE: Shorts and T-shirt are worn to better illustrate joint angles and the torquing action of the major muscle groups. SHOW TIME: Okay, lets get into the nuts and bolts of this power thing. I'll show as many views as will allow to illustrate the areas of body mechanics as it relates to power. I've ...

Art just left, after posting that last lesson. While reading it over, I thought of something that might help some of you when Art talks about "blocking." From the begining, I was taught that there was nothing defensive about a block. One should consider any block as offensive and to delive...

Until I am able to get photos on this site, I will have to wing it for a while. As I thought about what I was going to write, it came to me. Let's talk about things that take place in your workout and relate it to power infighting. Let's look at our prearranged kumites and drills. Working with a par...

Hi Steve, The hips most definitely have a lot to do with the torquing action I speak of. However, you also heard me talk about keeping everything in one piece. In order to hit with stopping power, the strike must be delivered in one piece. I have spoken about that "one" piece many many tim...

Since we do not have the scanner available,,let me ease in to it. This is taken from my Explosive Karate book, an introduction to power infighting. This is not a self defense book. If you want to take a self defense course I'm sure there are those who will be glad to take your money and will show yo...

First of all, we are setting up a scanner. I feel that my explanations may not sink in without photos to show exactly what I am talking about. I will be using examples right out of my Explosive Karate Book. Today, I will discuss another topic. As I watch the UFC fighters on TV, I see highly qualifie...

Hi Kelly, Sorry you have had no response to your question. I probably fall into that catagory you are talking about. I am ahh,,,rather old,,,and have some health issues as well. Though I am still able to teach, I have to be very careful not to hurt myself especially taking care not to break bones. I...

Hi Faustine, Hope you and the family are doing well. Would love to get down there again. I am planning a trip at some point, will be seeing George and would like to continue on down to visit you. Art The joint at the end of a punch or kick is the gliding or sometimes referred to as the sliding joint...

Hi Faustine,,,,great hearing from you. I am at the house here and Art is getting ready to post. Just wanted to say hi...Hope you are well and would like to talk to you one of these days,
Ole brother student,
Bill

First of all, in answering your question George, yes, I remember who he was, and, so do you. :lol: Interesting question Max, I'll try to explain the difference in tournament fighting and reality. Tournament fighting is basicly point fighting, it has to be clear and visible..My problem in POINT fight...

I have the great honor of learning and teaching a style such as Uechi ryu. I'm bias of course. However, when you have been doing something for as many years as I have, some things become very clear. All martial arts are workable. All will give you a good way to take care of yourself. Many, however, ...