tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9423849.post1784687308695980024..comments2024-02-04T14:49:53.063-08:00Comments on Stickman's Escrima Blog: Ballistic PunchingStickmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10450774466528642673noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9423849.post-82231730295677784192013-03-07T10:50:04.383-08:002013-03-07T10:50:04.383-08:00Notice when drunks get in major auto accidents, th...Notice when drunks get in major auto accidents, they're the ones who don't die? It's because they're relaxed, but they're victims are not.Stickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450774466528642673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9423849.post-61391689514618191242013-03-07T09:33:46.338-08:002013-03-07T09:33:46.338-08:00If I try it on a heavy bag? I've done that fo...If I try it on a heavy bag? I've done that for years! The old kung-fu adage (which Bruce Lee popularized) of a rock on the end of a rope applies. If you are tense, the energy rebounds into your body. By being relaxed it all goes one way. It's like hitting something with a dead hammer vs. a solid mallet, or a whip vs. a stick. Stickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10450774466528642673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9423849.post-11723994902513017352013-03-01T08:21:51.975-08:002013-03-01T08:21:51.975-08:00This type of punching is used in wing chun. Plus t...This type of punching is used in wing chun. Plus there are other types of energy distribution such as a deadblow, where you relax into your punch and not withdraw. It has the effect of a deadblow hammer. Thrust punch to create distance. And the ballistic aka whiplash punch. You pack a lot more power...however the fist needs to be conditioned so it doesn't hurt as much.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03157203705879696137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9423849.post-30501403819256332292012-11-08T18:43:37.254-08:002012-11-08T18:43:37.254-08:00This sounds similar to Wing Chun punching - which ...This sounds similar to Wing Chun punching - which is also something I incorporate into my Escrima training.<br /><br />The way I was taught to refine this - set up a wall bag. Put a bell on the other side of the wall. Punch the bag. If the bell rings you transferred power from the punch, through the wall and moved the bell. Ballistic punching.stickfighterhttp://www.stickandknife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9423849.post-39003846586851283562012-09-19T08:46:46.425-07:002012-09-19T08:46:46.425-07:00Nice blog Stickman!
I'm skeptical as to how w...Nice blog Stickman!<br /><br />I'm skeptical as to how will this will work in reality. It's fine when you punch your hand or an opponent who is not resisting, but if you try it on a heavy bag I think you'll find the relaxed striking really hurts...as every action has an equal and opposite reaction. That force goes back into your joints, and when your muscles are relaxed, it can really damage them.FSDhttp://www.functionalselfdefense.orgnoreply@blogger.com