Theory of Power
Power is obtained by using a person's full potential through mathematical use of TaeKwon-Do. The average person only uses 10 to 20 percent of their potential power. Training will not necessarily give a person super
Theory of Power
Power is obtained by using a person's full potential through mathematical use of TaeKwon-Do. The average person only uses 10 to 20 percent of their potential power. Training will not necessarily give a person superhuman strength or stamina but rather enable a person to increase to a high level of power. There are seven components to the theory of power: reaction force, concentration, equilibrium, breath control, mass, speed, and sine wave motion. The formula for power is as follows:
P = power, m = mass, v = velocity g is gravity (constant) h = height influenced by gravity (i.e. no sine wave, mhg = 0)
Reaction Force: Newton's law states that for every force there is an equal and opposite force. Applying this to TaeKwon-Do, if your opponent is rushing towards you at a high speed, by the slightest blow to his head, the force with which you strike his head will be equal to his own force or momentum plus that of your blow. When the two forces are combined, it creates a greater reaction force.
Concentration: The concentration of force into a 