Chapter
The Power of the Straight Punch
17:58 - 24:52 (06:54)
Learn about the mechanics behind the straight punch and how to build strength and power to deliver a forceful blow without risking injury.
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The straight punch is a powerful technique used in martial arts that starts from the ground and goes through the body to deliver a forceful blow.
17:58 - 20:50 (02:52)
Summary
The straight punch is a powerful technique used in martial arts that starts from the ground and goes through the body to deliver a forceful blow. Practicing this technique with a heavy bag builds resistance and ultimately turns the body into a conduit for the punch's electrical impulse.
ChapterThe Power of the Straight Punch
Episode#73: A Chess Prodigy on Mastering Martial Arts, Chess, and Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The great performer can deliver a virtuoso performance without hearing a thing, because she knows how the notes should feel coming out, even if her primary monitor, her ears, are temporarily unavailable.
20:50 - 22:01 (01:11)
Summary
The great performer can deliver a virtuoso performance without hearing a thing, because she knows how the notes should feel coming out, even if her primary monitor, her ears, are temporarily unavailable. Similarly, muscle memory can help a trained athlete make smaller yet more powerful movements.
ChapterThe Power of the Straight Punch
Episode#73: A Chess Prodigy on Mastering Martial Arts, Chess, and Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The importance of mastering the fundamentals, rather than relying on fancy techniques, in both Chess and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
22:01 - 24:52 (02:51)
Summary
The importance of mastering the fundamentals, rather than relying on fancy techniques, in both Chess and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.