Speed vs Power in Martial Arts
Is Martial Art all about speed or is it all about power?
Let's talk about power first. When you strike, it could be punch, kick, elbow strike, knee charge or anything, you need the power to have an impact.
If you punch your attacker without having power, he/she will feel nothing. And you will be attacked again. If you are able to hurt your attacker, he/she will think twice before attacking you. Your attackers want to hurt or kidnap you or want to do something bad.
When we talk about self defense, don't just think of block and parry. Attack is the best defense. The moment you are attacked or you feel you are going to attack, just make your move with power. If you can put your power into action, that can save your life.
So power is very important. Without power, you almost have zero impact on your attackers. Having power is important for not only strike but also defending a strike.
If your attacker kicks you, do you think you can stand there blocking that kick? You will move away or lose your balance when you defend that kick. Here you are doing everything right. But if you have no power, you cannot defend yourself against your attacker's strike.
On the other hand, speed has a vital role in martial arts. If you are slow, your opponent will see your move and he/she has a lot of time for defense and counter-attack. If you are slow and you throw a punch, you can get hit by multiple punches before your punch reaches to your opponent.
So what's the problem?
You have the power but you are not fast enough and that's the reason you cannot do anything. Here your power has no impact on your attacker. You cannot hit him. He can always move away.
Now combine your speed and power, you will see the world of difference. Your every strike and defense will be very effective. And you can make it work for self defense.
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