Many students have a problem controlling the strength of their wrists. This is not an uncommon challenge, in particular, for beginners. It is also a continuous problem even as the student advances. The wrist, when supporting a fist, isn’t easy to control. In fact, it is probably the most difficult area of the body to…
Category Archives: Punches
Adding Power To Your Kung Fu
I often teach a subject in class or seminars called the “Three Elbows”. It’s a way to describe the proper use of the elbow and how it leads and/or supports power. There are three moves that exemplify my theory: 1) ridge-hand; 2) hammer-fist; 3) and the reverse punch (straight punch). The ridge hand is a…
The Fist – The Thumb
Earlier on in our blog I discussed the slant style of fist we use — shaped a bit like a triangle (looking at it from the front). Today I’m chatting about the position of the thumb and the general significance of that position. In most martial art styles, the thumb is folded across the front…
