How to take a punch

[nelson]

Dear Kenpo brothers and sisters:

I'd like ask you for your input on the best ways to train to take a punch.
Should you be "stung frequently and hurt occasionaliy" ala Bruce Lee or is there a "secret" to the art of taking a punch that goes beyond the physical?

Maybe Dr. John could wade into this topic and share some insight with us.
I'm sure that your stance has a lot to do with it but I suspect that correct mental preparation is essential as well.

Nelson Kari

[Black St1300]

Dear Kenpo brothers and sisters:

I'd like ask you for your input on the best ways to train to take a punch.
Should you be "stung frequently and hurt occasionaliy" ala Bruce Lee or is there a "secret" to the art of taking a punch that goes beyond the physical?

Maybe Dr. John could wade into this topic and share some insight with us.
I'm sure that your stance has a lot to do with it but I suspect that correct mental preparation is essential as well.

Nelson Kari

I believe that Mr. Lee Wedlake addressed this topic on one of his excellent contributions on YouTube...Head over there and type in Lee Wedlake...his clips should come up...
Take Care

[John M. La Tourrette]

I'd like ask you for your input on the best ways to train to take a punch.
Should you be "stung frequently and hurt occasionaliy" ala Bruce Lee or is there a "secret" to the art of taking a punch that goes beyond the physical?

Maybe Dr. John could wade into this topic and share some insight with us.
I'm sure that your stance has a lot to do with it but I suspect that correct mental preparation is essential as well.

Well I wrote an entire chapter on this back in 81 in "The Master's Kicking Guide". It was on "how-to-create an Iron Shield.

I'll go and look at it and get back.

I wrote it because Mike Echanis had methods so good that he could have a vehicle driven over his with no injuries. So I learned the methods because it was fun and different.

DJML

[gakusei]

I believe that Mr. Lee Wedlake addressed this topic on one of his excellent contributions on YouTube...Head over there and type in Lee Wedlake...his clips should come up...
Take Care

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODbnk...elated&search=

We do a similar drill. Standing casually and practice pushing on different body parts and rolling with the motion.