Defining Effectiveness****************************************************** – Harriet Martineau (1802 – 1876) Effectiveness seems to be a reoccurring theme in the questions sent to me by my newsletter readers. Typical questions run along the lines of: 1. Tim, what are the most effective targets for me to hit? 2. Tim, how can I make my punches more powerful, and is a fist or palm more effective?
Again there are approximately 200 viable targets on the human body that can cause a predictable response when trauma is delivered to the target. So what is the most effective to strike? … THE ONE YOU CAN Yeah, it really is just that simple. Again, you never want to limit yourself to a specific set of finite targets because you are attempting to predict what will be available to you in a violent conflict. That is one factor that will always vary. If you understand that the principle is to cause a spinal reflex reaction (an involuntary or autonomic response) in the other guy then you have a principle that works regardless of the targets presented. So the "high concept" here is to not limit your targeting options… and thereby increasing your effectiveness. Next, let’s deal with how to make your punches (strikes) more powerful and effective. Here’s a good first step: … FOCUS ON HITTING YOUR TARGETS Yeah I know, sounds like a broken record, right? Well I can’t believe how many of you spend hours attempting to get stronger or faster yet breeze over the targeting aspect. If you pay attention to the military actions taken in the last year by the US you keep hearing the same thing over and over… TARGETING Why? Because the military has found that it can be more deadly, more effective, and take out enemies much faster… the better they can target and deliver their munitions. And here’s the kicker — they are often able to do this with less overall power (less bombs, firepower) because they can target the specific threat and focus all of the weapon’s power into that exposed area. So yes, there are ways to get more effective but I would have you explore the first 2 options above before I help you with the physical dynamics of increasing your strength and power. Until next time,
Tim Larkin PS. In just one weekend you can learn to defeat any PPS. My ‘Nuclear’ Weapons video series clearly defines |
