Mine used to come from the shoulders. Everything I did was powered by my shoulders (I boxed and ran and snowboarded....)
Now it all comes from the legs and sciatica, since I started surfing 10 years ago. The paddling changed my body center.
has this happened to you? I feel kinda scared.
Like I can't defend myself if needed anymore.........
2007-12-22 11:48:47 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
J.J-yes I know what you mean, very funny;-)
Lmn787-good advice, thank you.
I guess my ability to kick is greater now.
2007-12-22 11:57:35 · update #1
Martial arts power comes from proper execution of the forms or kata of your art.
If you have the proper alignment, body mechanics etc, you will generate tremendous power.
2007-12-22 14:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by Darth Scandalous 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My strength comes from my whole body. When preforming a strike my whole body is involved in it. The lower body and upper body all move.
But do you know what makes a martial artist really good? Technique. All the strength in the world wont save you if you can't do a technique properly.
2007-12-23 02:18:15 · answer #2 · answered by ca_purcell 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should seek a balance. However, for martial arts (the catagory this is posted in) the most important thing is balance and leverage, so lower body would actually be more important than upper.
2007-12-22 19:53:13 · answer #3 · answered by lmn78744 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lower body. I run every other day and still take martial arts so used to using leg strength. But it doesnt mean i dont have strong upper body.
2007-12-22 19:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I think my lower body is way stronger, partly because I feel more comfortable kicking than punching, and partly because I am a Tae Kwon Do student, where we focus more on legs than hands!!
Cheers!!!!
2007-12-23 04:13:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Core strength is essential to martial arts. Work on that and everything will fall into place for you.
2007-12-22 19:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by Chaz 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you kneed to balance upper and lower body. but the majority off power comes from the hips. they are the key.
2007-12-22 20:22:25 · answer #7 · answered by robinator 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Both- it depends on who you are.
Your legs are nothing with out your arms, and your arms are nothing without your legs.
I would say both because i do karate- There is alot of kicking and punching involved
2007-12-22 19:51:48 · answer #8 · answered by in the mouth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lower body, my legs are super strong, but my upper half is terribly weak...=(
2007-12-22 19:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by Ryan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Truthfully...your "strength" comes from With-in. Start to believe you can fail = you can fail to be strong , when needed.
Think more positively and strive to achieve your Goal...!
2007-12-22 19:56:43 · answer #10 · answered by nookie181 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋