Posted by: BigRod
Scientific analysis of striking power - 01/14/07 09:34 PM
If you want to skip my 2cents worth, here's the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAF9J-RmXuc
It's an episode of Fight Science on National Geographic. Probably been discussed already, but I just saw it, so forgive me if this is a rehash.
Long story short, they looked at the mechanics of several styles to determine which one delivered the strongest punch and kick.
The strongest punch was delivered by a boxer. The strongest kick was actually not a kick at all, but a knee delivered Muay Thai style. The knee collapsed the chest cavity 2 inches and was equivalent to being hit by a car at 35 MPH. OUCH!
They even have some stuff on grappling, and it's pretty amazing.
Check it out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAF9J-RmXuc
It's an episode of Fight Science on National Geographic. Probably been discussed already, but I just saw it, so forgive me if this is a rehash.
Long story short, they looked at the mechanics of several styles to determine which one delivered the strongest punch and kick.
The strongest punch was delivered by a boxer. The strongest kick was actually not a kick at all, but a knee delivered Muay Thai style. The knee collapsed the chest cavity 2 inches and was equivalent to being hit by a car at 35 MPH. OUCH!
They even have some stuff on grappling, and it's pretty amazing.
Check it out.