Hikite: Physics, Pseudoscience, and the Power Myth

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Hikite: Physics, Pseudoscience, and the Power Myth

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In this episode of "Great Karate Myths," we strip away the dogma surrounding Hikite (the pulling hand). 🥋Is the retracting hand truly responsible for 50% of your power, or is that just "pseudoscience"?. We dive into Gichin Funakoshi’s original writings to understand how a tool meant for grappling and weapons became a standardized punching mechanic.We discuss:🥊 The Power Myth: Why boxers don't need Hikite to hit hard.📜 Standardization: How antique forms were changed for mass teaching.🧠 Concept Creep: How modern bunkai invents meanings that didn't exist.⛩️ Ritual Combat: The difference between dojo aesthetics and real fighting.
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