Everyone who trains wants more power. Some are strong to begin with. Some can hit pretty strong already. My question to these individuals is always the same. "Do you want to hit harder"? The answer is simple but difficult to obtain. You have to realize where the power is coming from. It is...

Regarding the topics from my book "Explosive Karate". I posted these 6 years ago. I haven't changed my views or training on any of the segments listed. However, my website covers all areas in more detail. I hope you all visit my site and check it out. Thanks Art Rabesa

PHOTOS #36A. #36B, #36C: In keeping with the tight grappling closeness, lets take a good look at the knee thrust. It's real important here to use the attacker to aid your power. There are legs down there and they're right in your line of fire. Using the target (#36A), pull your arms down and in as t...

PHOTO#33 to 33D: The power front kick is on the target in a blink with quite an explosion. As usual, like everything else, this kick is powered by the torquing trunk muscles. The back muscles begin the thrusting motion of the leg and the trunk muscles finish the job. If there is one important thing ...