stejitsu

Never lock yr arm out whilst punching straight. Its not good for your joints. Why lock yr arm out in the first place it makes no sense at all! Whilst locking your arm out you tighten all your muscle groups and this gives you a powerful feeling. This is bad, try to remain loose whilst punching that way you can punch in a flowing manner and become faster and more powerful. When a whip strikes it is flexible and fast and hurts like hell. Best example i remember was training with a 3rd dan whilst i was a not even 1st degree. His coach pulled him over and asked him not to train with me. He was the higher grade but i was faster and was all over him like a rash. He never liked it, made him look bad. I thought it was funny as it was not an issue until the 3rd dan's own instructor made it one. Oh yes i train a progressive style of wing chun i thought i should mention.

I can see on this subject that many people are weary about differing styles. Mud slinging does nothing and its down to the persons sweat and tears over the years that make them a fighter :kaioken: >>>>NOT THE SYSTEM<<<< MMA fighters regardless of styles, will train in a manner of all angles of combat. Kicking range punching range clinch grapple ground game Many fighters come from differing backgrounds of training , but 1 thing is common they dont get in the MMA ring without first showing they can fight. Regardless of style if you can your in , and this means you are a fighter. Train in traditional martial arts only without cross training, simply will not work in this 'sport'. Cross training in martial arts is only way to survive inn that arena if u dont train this way , you could end up dead.

Interesting as your styles relate to no japanese martial arts!