hobbitbob Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Having practiced both Shotokan and ****o Ryu (which the software for this forum dislikes for some reason) I am curious about the direction and use of hip rotation practiced by forum members. Rotation away from or toward the technique? Why? There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificshore Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 Well it depends on what I'm doing. If say I throw a reverse punch I will rotate my hips towards my target. It'll give me the necssary distance I need to punch through my target, as well as my power. If I block, I may need to rotate away to create distance to avoid being hit partially or fully. The rotation hips can create power, speed, distance, and timing in my opinion. It'll just depend on the technique your using. Di'DaDeeeee!!!Mind of Mencia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckdstudent Posted June 17, 2002 Share Posted June 17, 2002 With an aggressive technique into the technique, with defensive across and to the rear of the technique. Not rotating into the technique decreases your power immensely, by around half. ---------Pil SungJimmy B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G95champ Posted June 19, 2002 Share Posted June 19, 2002 Power comes from the hips. For max power turn and throw the hips more. However at times you need speed and less power so the situation tells you what to do. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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