SaiFightsMS Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 (edited) Breaking is always a hotly debated issue. So lets look at how we feel breaking is valuable to us. Edited February 13, 2003 by SaiFightsMS
kchenault Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 All of the above. Breaking is a good way of developing all of these areas. Technique not right? Board may not break but you striking appendage might. Poor control? Hurt the holder and yourself. Nothing like breaking a hard object to boost ones self esteem. Not enough power? board may not break, even with proper technique. I have seen it all before, many times. Ken ChenaultTFT - It does a body good!
SaiFightsMS Posted February 10, 2003 Author Posted February 10, 2003 I can't believe I forgot to put in all of the above. I took care of that. Thanks for the reminder Ken.
ZeRo Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 yes i think all of the above, it made me feel great when i heard that crack! i need to work on my techniques and power for that knife hand.
KickChick Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 All of the above... and then some. I love how Mr. Wesler explains the "art of breaking" on his web site, " Breaking is a tangible means of measuring development of skill and power. You literally set up an obstacle for yourself and then smash through it. As you develop, you set up stronger obstacles and must raise yourself to higher levels of skill. What is at first impossible becomes easy. Apply this to all areas of your training and you will persevere until success." I mean where is the debate Breaking has always been an integral part of my training since day one... (as you can see on my school's web site) .... we break patio blocks, ice slabs, flaming boards, and set up intricate multiple break tecniques.
G95champ Posted February 10, 2003 Posted February 10, 2003 Breaking is about power IMO.... No more no less. To hit with power means to hit with speed and not pull your punch. At some point we need to learn what it is like to hit something without pads and not pull our punch or kick. With that said we don't do much breaking in Shotokan. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
kchenault Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 Bummer fer you!!!!! It is a rush! Ken ChenaultTFT - It does a body good!
rb Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 I had to go with other. Although I find breaking to be fun I don't think it's overly useful.
ZR440 Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 Breaking boards is a good way of checking your progress periodically. I had to perform a spinning side kick to a board last month at the end of our testing. My knee was crap after testing for about an hour and a half and the instructor knew it. I set up the board holder and I nailed that sucker (the board) perfectly. I don't think I really hit it that hard. Everyone said it was my technique that blew it apart. I agree. Well, maybe there was a little luck involved too, but... It's happy hour somewhere in the world.
karatekid1975 Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 I think it's all the above. Specially technique ..... and it's sssooooooo much fun Anyways, I like breaking because it does help me improve my technique. If your technique isn't good, you'll just bounce off the board. It's helps me to "center" my power, too. I think it is a useful training tool (some might argue, but just think about it ). Laurie F
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