Energy delivered per unit time, or the ability to deliver such power. All techniques require some power to be effective. Contributing to power are elements of speed, coordination, and strength (the ability to generate force).
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Does size matter?
I practice Karate but as a 5'2" adult male I'm beginning to wonder if I'm wasting my time with martial arts.
Years and years ago I did well in tournaments when I was fighting kids my own sort of size but in my mid to late teens I stopped growing and…
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What martial arts resources discuss biomechanics of maximizing efficient force generation?
I am studying how stability affects the ability to perform movements. A physician friend of mine has noticed that certain critical kinetic chains (i.e. muscles that work together to perform movement) are needed both in small movements and in large…
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What is Fa-jin?
Fa-jin, according to the Wikipedia article, means "to discharge power explosively". If there is only one way to do this, what is it? If there is more than one way, what are the two or three main ways of doing this?
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