| This article will explain how to perform a one inch | | | | the strike. |
| punch and train with it to develop some serious, | | | | 3. Punch from that distance, but instead of |
| devastating power. Read on to find out the | | | | throwing upper body into it, as most punches go, |
| secret to this mystical punch. | | | | this punch is powered by your legs, which are |
| The one inch punch is a motion made famous by | | | | much stronger. |
| Bruce Lee. Lee was able to punch an opponent or | | | | 4. As you punch you twist your hip and |
| heavy bag from about an inch away and send the | | | | simultaneously use your body weight to throw |
| object or person flying. This motion was also | | | | the fist into the makiwara as fast as possible. |
| featured in the movie Kill Bill, when Uma | | | | The speed of the punch, combined with the twist |
| Thurman's character punches her way out of a | | | | of the hips and using your legs for power, can |
| coffin. | | | | knock a person right off their feet if done |
| Well, this article will not help you punch your way | | | | correctly after a lot of training. |
| out of a coffin, but it will help you perform a one | | | | To train for the punch you will need a makiwara |
| inch punch with terrific power after a little training. | | | | board, which you can create at home fairly |
| Here are the steps to develop an | | | | inexpensively, or you can order a custom made |
| opponent-dropping one inch punch: | | | | one for $250-$350. Start with your hand flat with |
| 1. Using a makiwara, outstretch your fingers flat, | | | | your fingertips touching the makiwara board each |
| almost like you are going to shake someone's | | | | time. Punch from that position, quickly making a |
| hand. Touch your fingertips to the makiwara. | | | | fist as you strike. Repeat this following a standard |
| Leave your hand in that position. | | | | makiwara training regimen, each time touching |
| 2. Make a fist from that distance, it will probably | | | | your fingertips to the board and punching from |
| be closer to 2-3 inches away, but it's still called the | | | | that position. After a few months of practice, you |
| one inch punch. This is your starting distance for | | | | should have a fairly powerful punch. |