First off, watch your choice of words in this section. Apparently we don't like it???
Seeing as how the above people filled you in on the physical needs of powerful kicks, punches and (shuto-uke), I'll fill you in on the mental aspect.
Power can be translated into "effective". It does not matter how strong you are if you aren't transmitting that power to your target. I'm not talking about ki or chi, what I mean is proper technique.
You need proper technique to contact your target where/when/how you need to. Train to hit the target, train to hit past the target so you will actually transfer the power of your punch into the target, and train the rest of your body too!!
A punch is no good without proper stance, or without speed, or without agility, or without focus.
The best way to make your punches and kicks powerful(effective) is to practice them correctly, and often. Your body will follow naturally over time.
2007-11-11 16:33:15
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answered by freegive9 3
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I was thinking about take Shorin ryu Karate a few months ago. So, I did some research on Karate in general. I asked some question here on Yahoo too. I got the same weird explanations that Karate has some kind of extensive grappling too. I thought that was odd and stretching the truth a bit. Anyway, from the general research I a have seen about Karate in all it's forms is this, it has: handstrikes, kicking, throws/sweeps, and a follow up strikes on the ground. I have never grappling on the ground like in BJJ or Judo. That is the general strategy of Karate in a fight, punch/kick, throw (if needed), and strike them on the ground (usually with a punch). I don't know where anybody gets any type of grappling (other than standup throw or strikes from a clinch) from Karate. If you look at Lyoto Machida in the UFC, he does that general Karate strategy, his style is Shotokan Karate. He punches/kicks, uses a sweep/throw, and finished it from there. All his ground grappling is mostly BJJ from what I know, not Shotokan. But, you see the Karate skills he specializes in emphasized a lot. He isn't know to be a ground grappling wizard. Karateka just aren't known for that. But, if you are just surpised that Karate is more than just punches and kicks, well, yes, it indeed has more! Karate isn't bad for a martial art. I think in the katas and more advanced material, they may address more with ground grapplers, but, not in general. It has some good moves and all. You just have to do some research on Karate and compare it with your potential school. When I was thinking about Karate, I did the research as I said, then compared it with that Shorin Ryu school. They didn't have hardly any throw or sweeps and it was mainly just point sport Karate. I was disappointed and looked elsewhere. But, all those moves: knees, elbows, trips, sweeps, throws, and takedowns are indeed part of original Karate. They aren't added on in modern times from what I know. When I looked into a Kung Fu school they were also the same way. But, none of the styles have ground grappling extensively, that is all added on and is "new" if they have it.
2016-04-03 06:42:17
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answered by Anonymous
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One of the ways that I have found is to hit the weights. Medium weight, high repetition is what you want and exercises that work your gluts, upper, and lower legs for your kicks. So seated leg presses follow by leg curles, and then leg extensions should do the trick. For your punches and strikes exercises that work your biceps, triceps and traps are good and your shoulders to a lesser extent. Curls, tricep extensions, and seated rows will do this for you along with some military presses.
Choose a weight for each exercise that you can do comfortably eight times per set and then increase the repetition for each set to twelve. Start with three sets and increase it to four sets for each exercise after a few weeks of lifting and by the end of the third week you should see a difference. This way you will be developing your power muscles while at the same time those fast twitch muscles that you will also need. I would do this four times per week three to four weeks before a big tournament and could always tell a difference in my power which is what you want to do while not losing any range of motion, flexibility, speed, or experience an increase in reaction time.
2007-11-10 14:44:29
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answered by samuraiwarrior_98 7
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Quite simply, keep practicing. It sounds too simple, but that's all it really is. The more you do it, the more your muscles are worked and the more your fast twitch muscles are worked on (which are the ones you want to work for fast punches and kicks).
There are some exercise machines that also help work the fast twitch muscles. My Dojang has some machines like that called "Cormax"... I'm not sure if it's the name of the machine or the brand, but it works well. As with developing any other muscles, it's repetition that makes the difference. Good luck!
2007-11-10 14:41:54
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answered by Anonymous
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Plyometrics, Pavel's routine in 'The Naked Warrior' and some good old kettlebell training. And then, there's correct posture, weight shifting, some slight hip rotation...anything that utilizes proper biomechanics. Lastly ( i think ), the quintessential exertion and breath techniques and so on.
2007-11-13 05:29:10
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answered by Anonymous
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I recommend that you train with a punch bag. That way you'll figure out how to use your hips to exert more power when delivering a punch or a kick. I used this to help myself.
2007-11-10 14:45:31
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answered by Codys mom 5
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what you want to do is work on your muscles do push ups my sensei has us do pyramids it goes 5 10 15 20 25 and decending pyramids which is 5 10 15 20 25 20 15 10 5 first jumping jacks then crunches then push ups it helps me lot
2007-11-10 16:01:47
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answered by Crystal S 1
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