Thread: Atemi ga ii
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Old 05-02-2005, 06:11 PM   #21
Murgen
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Re: Atemi ga ii

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Mike Sigman wrote:
Are there some dojo's that also focus on the correct way to hit, among forum members? Do you practice this type of power or any specific power generating techniques in your atemi?
We are learning to strike with Muay Thai punches, elbows, knees, kicks, and errr...headbutts. It's much harder than I thought it would be actually. I was quite pleased yesterday when firing off shin kicks into thai pads my holder exclaim "Awk...<cough>! .....That was a good one!" while doubled over. My Sensei had just given me a few pointers (turn foot out more, angle leg into pads more) and the power increase was tangible. I could tell that kick had full body behind it. I couldn't seem to do it again though. Even though I wasn't interested in learning a striking art, I've found I really enjoy it and can see the application of the strikes to my Aikido.
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