DKizzle Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Just this past Wednesday I attended a big Black Belt Promotion here. Two of the instructors at my school went up to 7th Degree. At the end of the show, the head instructor of our school, Jim Clapp (8th Degree) demonstrated breaking a board in slow motion with an egg in his hand, then with a lightbulb. How is this done? I don't expect to learn it or anything, but I'd like to know a little information about the principle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3n Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Extremely weak board maybe? My Nidan Grading! Check it Out: http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=27140OSU!"Behind each triumph are new peaks to be conquered." - Mas OyamaDojo Kun:http://www.diegobeltran.com/htms/dojo/dojokun.htmhttps://www.kyokushinkarate.cjb.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNerny Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Magic.McNerny A good technique is beautiful but a beautiful technique is not always good. -Hirokazu Kanazawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_ Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Well, I have no idea how to break a board in slow motion (that defeates the physics behind board breaking altogether), but to break with an egg in your hand, you would have to have a very stiff fist, and distribute the force of the impact over a large area of the shell, preferably with the egg leading with the fat end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 well, you didn't indicate how he broke the board. I.e., with fist? I'm assuming fist, in which case, all he did was strike with the line of the bones. He simply softly held the items in his palm and struck with the point of his knuckles, allowing the strike path follow up his arm. Also, doing so would require that he pass 'through' the item he struck.Last, yes... weak boards. As is the nature of any of these things, boards used for breaking are cut against the grain, ensuring that the board break cleanly, safely, and easily. I find board breaking to be the most common parlor trick in the martial arts. I once spent time, when i was 12 years old, with a gentleman who never studied any arts, but was considered one of the best breakers in the U.S.. He honestly explained that it is mainly a show process, although there are some very important concepts to understand. It is those concepts, not the amount of boards or the 'tricks' included with the breaking of the boards, that need to be developed.But, also, always remember that a board doesn't hit back. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meguro Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Take a raw egg in the palm of your hand and sqeeze. Do this over a sink of you doubt me. Squeeze with even pressure, at first lightly and then gradually build up the pressure. Make sure you aren't wearing any rings. You'll notice that it takes quite a lot of force to crush the egg, but a gentle tap on the edge of a pan or counter will easily crack it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Yes, that is another factor. the rounded surface of the egg, and the lightbulb, would distribute any residual pressure created upon impact. Again, a trick. I'm surprised an 8th degree kempo instructor opted to present such tricks to you guys, without revealing such. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I could break a board with an egg in my hand..........if I was using a kicking technique!! "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
younwhagrl Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 HAHAHA! That was funny!!!! •JUST TRAIN•Student of the Han Method"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's allready tomorrow in Australia" Charles Schultzhttps://www.YounWha.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_ Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I could break a board with an egg in my hand..........if I was using a kicking technique!! Hmm, reminds me of a game i used to play called "mind trap" . . . lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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