ps1 Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Overall the show was a cool idea with poor scientific execution. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Karatedork Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Does anyone know of where or if one can buy it for just general viewing pleasure? I have ninja monkies in my brain and they are using it as a trampaline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Does anyone know of where or if one can buy it for just general viewing pleasure?You might check the National Geographic website, or whatever website they are affiliated with. Many times, they will sell the episodes, for around $25, I think. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Karatedork Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Man I feel dumb for not thinking of that when I posted, my head would float away if it wasn't attached to my neck. I have ninja monkies in my brain and they are using it as a trampaline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Man I feel dumb for not thinking of that when I posted, my head would float away if it wasn't attached to my neck.No worries, man! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm39 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 The premise of the show was admirable, but they dropped the ball... 1. First of all, its the man not the art.. so comparing the 150 lb Kungfu guy with the 200+ lb boxer, and showing how much more "powerful" a boxer's punch was, is ludicrous..!!2. You cannot compare punching methods, kicking methods, or anything else unless you have the SAME person perfom each technique.. that way the TECHNIQUE is the variable, not the martial artist..3. The only thing a comparison of martial artists will show, is that an equally skilled LARGER man will produce MORE impact..Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyo1991 Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 i might have seen the show once... but i cant really remember much... "ok, well i must warn you, im an orange belt on karateforums!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted April 10, 2007 Share Posted April 10, 2007 The premise of the show was admirable, but they dropped the ball... 1. First of all, its the man not the art.. so comparing the 150 lb Kungfu guy with the 200+ lb boxer, and showing how much more "powerful" a boxer's punch was, is ludicrous..!!2. You cannot compare punching methods, kicking methods, or anything else unless you have the SAME person perfom each technique.. that way the TECHNIQUE is the variable, not the martial artist..3. The only thing a comparison of martial artists will show, is that an equally skilled LARGER man will produce MORE impact..DaveThese are all very good points. You would think that with the show taking a "scientific" approach, that they would have had a "control group" to base some of the measurements off. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/fightscience/videoPreview.htmlI don't know if anyone's seen it, but that's the link to the trailer for the shows. Whether the scientific content is accurate or not, there was some pretty impressive displays of force in that sample. There's one bit where one of the bigger guys generates more force using his arms than he does swinging a sledgehammer. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feathers of Doom Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 There's one bit where one of the bigger guys generates more force using his arms than he does swinging a sledgehammer.i doubt very much that guy uses a sledgehammer very much in his life and probly doesnt know how to use it very well. if you get a construction worker who knows how to use a hammer and he's a martial artist i tend to think the hammer would generate more force. if not why do we even have sledgehammers to begin with? we would just punch things into place. When practicing Nunchaku, it is best not to stand under lights....seriously; I have broken more lights that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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