For the majority of the students the stances are the hardest obstacle to over come. In order to over come this problem, students must be constantly aware of were their feet and body position are at all times. Even though the stances are difficult at first with time and practice they will become second nature.
A proper stance is very important because without a proper stance you will not have the stability needed nor will you have power needed behind your strikes and blocks, by not using a proper stance you will also sacrifice mobility. You will need to perfect each stance in a stationary position as well as practice changing from stance to stance, while keeping an upright body position or shoulders over hips at all times while executing a technique or a kata.
One of the first things people notice about Kenpo is the fluidity that Kenpo stylist have and one thing that contributes to that fluidity is the capability to move from different stance while performing a technique or kata.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
The timing of the punch is very critical due to the fact that if the elbow rolls over or you turn your hand over to soon you will be using the smaller muscle call the trapezoids by rotating the hand over as soon as your elbow clears the rib cage area you will use the bigger muscle called the pectoral and the laterals. Also by watching until the elbow clears the body the muscle will shut off so you can get the maximum potential out of the punch.
A good way to demonstrate this is have one person put their hand in a position to throw a punch (this will usually be a hook punch). Place your palm in their fist and have them push with their arm in that position. Chances are they will not be able to move you now rotate the hand to the chamber position and have them throw a punch and they should be able to push you back.
When throwing your punches make sure you keep your elbow in, also make sure you hand does not turn over to early. Watch what you are doing while practice, remember to correct yourself when you see errors.
Hope to see everyone on the Mat on Monday. Enjoy your weekend.
A good way to demonstrate this is have one person put their hand in a position to throw a punch (this will usually be a hook punch). Place your palm in their fist and have them push with their arm in that position. Chances are they will not be able to move you now rotate the hand to the chamber position and have them throw a punch and they should be able to push you back.
When throwing your punches make sure you keep your elbow in, also make sure you hand does not turn over to early. Watch what you are doing while practice, remember to correct yourself when you see errors.
Hope to see everyone on the Mat on Monday. Enjoy your weekend.
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