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It's practically certain that the man would be
knocked unconscious. He might die of brain
concussion or a broken neck. Even an innocent little
baby can become a dangerous missile WHEN IT’S
BODY-WEIGHT IS SET INTO FAST MOTION. You
may feel as helpless as a year-old infant-as far as
fighting is concerned. But please remember: You
have weight, and you have the means of launching
that weight into fast motion. Sources: Explosive Punching
and Aggressive Defense by Jack Dempsey 1950
To start learning the punch, we will introduce first
the power line. The Power line is best explained by
Jack Dempsey as THE POWER LINE RUNS FROM
EITHER SHOULDER-STRAIGHT DOWN THE
LENGTH OF THE ARM TO THE FIST KNUCKLE OF
THE LITTLE FINGER, when the fist is doubled.
Remember: The power line ends in the fist knuckle
of the little finger on either hand. Gaze upon your
"pinky" with new respect. You might call that pinky
knuckle the exit of your power line- the muzzle of
your cannon.

To be effective in your punching power. You must
learn how to do the fist. Double your right fist firmly.
In making a fist, close the fingers into the palm of
the hand, and then close the thumb down over the
outside of the fingers (See Picture 15 below).

POWER LINE

Picture 15 The Fist and the Power Line
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