Other Elements Of Power
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- Power is increased when we
- Move the entire body as a unit.
- Focus force into one area.
- Use stable stances.
- Use the lever action of joints.
- Create reaction force through coupled movements.
- Key to Power. Do not forcibly try to punch or kick with power; concentrate on proper technique and power will come. The harder you try, the less power is generated. I have seen students at rank testing fail to break their boards on the first try. In an attempt to kick or punch harder, they bear down and forcibly kick or punch again. When that fails, they tense up and forcibly try to kick or punch even harder, which usually results in failure to break the boards.. I have also seen students fail to break on the first or second try, then stop, take deep breaths, relax, kick or punch smoothly and precisely, and break the boards on the next try.
- Back-up Mass. Taekwondo uses the entire body (the back-up mass) to reinforce blocks, kicks, and strikes. The back-up mass must be directly behind the technique to achieve maximum power. For example, a battering ram, placed on the front of a vehicle, is more effective than if it were placed on the side. If the battering ram is in the front and it connects with an object, it will be pushed back into the vehicle that will propel it forward. If on the side of the vehicle, the battering ram will simply be torn off.
- Rhythm. Rhythm is a timed pattern of movement marked by the regular recurrence of related elements. Why is rhythm related to power? Taekwondo movements must be rhythmic and flow naturally or the sequential application of forces will not occur. One must be in synch with the movements of the opponent to be able to strike the intended target with power.
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