I've found that the straight blast can be interpretted in a few different ways. I generally prefer a conceptual approach (repetitive linear attacks applied through forward pressure and a flawless sense of timing) as opposed to the technical chain-punching of Wing Chun.
I'm also not a big guy... I weight about 145 lbs, but I've severely disoriented people nearly twice my size when I successfully applied the blast. I do, however, generally subscribe to the view that it is a means to an end rather than the end itself.
Certain JKD instructors teach the blast with a sprint forward as opposed to the shuffling step generally used in traditional wing chun. If you think in terms of Power = Speed X Strength, one punch can hit with considerable force... in a proper straight blast, generally several punches will hit before the recipient has time to react... The timing is the real issue... if you don't have a highly developed sense of timing for the application of this technique you could end up looking like a fool chasing somone around trying to hit them.
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