Keith Pascal has mentioned this tip for developing speed and/or power in your strikes and kicks. In fact, I've read this tip in two or three sources by Keith, so I don't think we could call it a secret.
The tip is to practice the end of a strike or kick. That is, position yourself at the point where you can do the last quarter of the movement. Practice that until you are satisfied with the improvement.
Then practice the last half of the movement. Then all the movement except the first quarter, and finally, practice the whole movement.
This reverse order training lets you concentrate on eliminating extraneous motions from each phase of the strike. It also allows you to focus on convulsive speed in each phase. AND -- because you practice the last part most, it gives your strike a great finish.
Of course, this tip is coming to you second-hand. I recommend you go over to Keith's site at punchharder.com and get some free hints and tips straight from the source.
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Oooohhh...! I actually could really really use this....
I know you don't read it, but you might want to take a look at the new issue of Black Belt. It's a special expanded issue dealing entirely reality-based fighting (self-defense, etc.)!
P.S. You might be interested in my latest blog post....
Spencer
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