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Notes: the hands HAVE NO SUCH PROTECTION IN
A FIST-FIGHT. You must land correctly, not only for
power-line explosiveness, but for hand protection.

Power Line

To be a good puncher. You must learn how to make
your arms and fists serve efficiently as conveyors
and exploders. Your punches should have body-
weight, explosion and follow-through.

THE POWER LINE RUNS FROM EITHER
SHOULDER-STRAIGHT DOWN THE LENGTH OF
THE ARM TO THE FIST KNUCKLE OF THE LITTLE
FINGER (see Picture 16 below), when the fist is
doubled. Remember: The power line ends in the fist
knuckle of the little finger on either hand (see Picture
15 from the previous page). Gaze upon your "pinky"
with new respect. You might call that pinky knuckle
the exit of your power line- the muzzle of your
cannon.

You'll understand the power line if you feel it out.

Picture 16 the Power Line for Punching

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