Physics Behind Bruce Lee's One-Inch Punch

American tech & science website www.Wired.com had a very interesting article last week. The geeks have apparently studied and discovered the secret to the famous demonstration by Bruce Lee, his one-inch punch.

The Secret to Bruce Lee’s Superhuman One-Inch Punch
by Rhett Allain 

Martial arts moves can seem magical, but maybe they just display a mastery of physics. This article elaborates on “1-inch punch,” which Bruce Lee made famous at a 1964 karate tournament, delivering a powerful blow with his fist starting just an inch away from his opponent. 

So if any of you happen to be a keen student of Science or Technology, you would benefit greatly by incorporating your textbook theories into your daily Kumite practice.

Read the full article by Rhett at:
https://www.wired.com/story/the-secret-to-bruce-lees-superhuman-one-inch-punch/

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