power in lead punch

[cfr]

I need to improve the power in my lead punch. I think I do OK when standing in one spot, but Im sure everyone does fine under perfect conditions as well. How do I get more power when doing the "launch forward lead punch". (I dont know what else to call it, just a lead punch while moving forward.)

[Arron Grammond]

Is Richard W. working with you on this?

If not let me know your schedule, We could get together possibly?
Feel free to stop by the Scottsdale M.A. Center, if you like, on Tuesday or Thursday. If you show up around 6:00pm we can practice a little before my regular classes start.

Otherwise a weekend might be a better option.
I'm in the WAY North West Valley but its getting cool enough for parks and garages again. :wink:

[cfr]

Is Richard W. working with you on this?



Yes, but another point of view never hurts.

[Geoff]

Hi....hope this helps!!


If you look at sprinters when they start at the begining of a race, you will see the rear heel is raised off the floor and the knees bent in a croached position,this way you get more spring with the trigger_ squeeze with the back foot, this squeeze is like a hammer on a gun barrel, you know the bit where you pull to shoot the bullet out the gun.
That pulling part is the rear foot and the rear leg,like the whole back leg is a coiled spring,so to speak. now the squeeze of the back FOOT! will shoot you forwards,so with the front leg slighty bent this will help shoot your center of gravity forwards explosively.

The idea of the punch landing would be to eliminate the rebound in the punch, or try too.

just my oppinion!!

[Geoff]

hi Tim, this message board has got longer only on this thread, would you say that bruce trained more longated muscle groups in the la period??

[Geoff]

ps...!) more stability on the back leg,more start speed with front kicks and punch, 2) weight on the center of gravity,more mobility and using the whole body for speed ??

[cfr]

Id like to thank all of you for your insights. Unfortunately, my instructor read this and kicked my ass for questioning his supreme wisdom! Just kidding. But really, he did read this and we had somewhat of a slow "lets break down the mechanics and figure it out" type of training session. I think what it came down to was a few things mentioned here already:

1; Not landing heavy on the front foot when making contact.
2; I was starting from too far away. Therefore, by the time I was making contact, I was actually dragging my rear foot. This one was probably the biggie.


Thanks again to all.

[Arron Grammond]

So Richard helped you review you mechanics. :wink:

Did you remember to tell him you like it, you love it, you want more of it, Or Thank you sir may I have another? :twisted:

I still intend on getting back over there to work out with you guys at Richard's. Only so many hours in a day. My wife is currently doing the "stripper" aerobics on Wednesday nights, no way I'm going to disrupt that 8)

Just remember, the worst part of asking for help, is sometimes you get it. :lol:

[cfr]

Aaron as an FYI, we changed to Tues/ Thursday for training.

[Arron Grammond]

Aaron as an FYI, we changed to Tues/ Thursday for training.

What times? That doubles up with my current training days...lol

I need to start a weekend group...lol

[cfr]

Skipping is the answer to loosen the ankle and flexibility of the joints, rather than breaking down the mechanics, just make the parts of the body more flexible where that flexibility is needed, such as the shoulder although not such a big thing in the lead punch, but the overall looseness of the shoulder does add that instant responce.

No mention if bobbing or weaver, slipping, while lead punching, now the whole body has to be flexible, back, neck, legs, springy and instant reaction.

Now boxing has nailed most of the body mechanics, but the punch itself as in the jab is not the same power as JKD except the old time boxer, Jack dempsey. There more info on the background of the lead Punch as viewed by Jack Dempsey, and that where bruce adapted it for JKD.

Just looking at the mechanics without a moving and countering opponent is not the best way to work the punch need the opponent in mind and how the body must adapt mechanics to deliver that lead punch. Angulated, short, snappy, or from odd angles.

Dragging the rear foot is the least of its problems the real problem is landing before the opponent evades, counter or just use defensive measures. The skipping and agility exercises for the ankle should soon loosen the ankle,calves, and the foot in general for easier response.

Uhhh, OK. :shock:

[cfr]

In case anyone else is stuggling with this, I learned more very recently. I think I had a tendancy to move my weight up when moving forward. Last night I made the concious effort to keep my center of gravity low, to not get my momentum going upwards, and the difference was huge. I can say with certainty that it was the best Ive done, punch after punch, since Ive been training. It was a real eye opener. :shock: