What creates knockout power?

Bjjexpertise@be · 05-23-2007, 08:22 PM

Time and time again we hear about how a fighter is born with Knockout Power, so it's either "ye got it or ye don't." But what exactly creates the ability to knock somebody out? I've heard that we can improve how hard we punch so it just utterly confuses me what Knockout Power exactly is. Can anybody shed some light on this topic?

**Hardball** · 05-23-2007, 10:05 PM

Depends on whether you are talking about a kick, a punch or a choke out. I can speak for ko's by punching. It's all in knowing where to hit your enemy. Pressure points and timing. Timing a good blow is crucial. Knuckle conditioning and heavy bag work will help. I can't speak for kicks because I have never ko'd anyone with a kick. Chokes are self explanatory.

JasonE · 05-24-2007, 02:41 AM

Knockout power can be trained. It's simply a matter of efficiently delivering the force to a sufficiently vulnerable portion of your opponent's anatomy. Some people have a knack for this and pick up the necessary skills more easily, but anyone can learn to do this.

jiuelie · 05-25-2007, 07:46 AM

Its like every other skill: most people can acquire it, but some are just better at it.
It means that you know how, and can, put someone out in the most efficient way possible, mostly because yo instinctively know when and where to hit.
This sense can be trained by sparring, mostly. Bag training will help you get the most power behind your hit, but timing and precision are far more important.

twtguy · 05-25-2007, 07:57 PM

its all in the hips

suhieb · 05-26-2007, 08:55 AM

Get your knockout power thorugh training

Train the technique (sry crap spelling)

Then possibly build up muscle size to give you a bit of strength and weight behind yourself

Then get hitting people (No random people on the street though)

J-Luck · 05-27-2007, 06:01 PM

strong legs+ good hips+at least halfway decent boxing coaching will equal knockout power at least as far as the hands go

Tant01 · 05-27-2007, 11:42 PM

There is actually very little known about what exactly causes a knockout but many agree it has to do with minor trauma to the brain stem. This usually happens when the head rotates sharply, often caused by a strike.

*Answers dot com

Rotational torque and compression can cause instant loss of consciousness. Of these compression KO are the more serious and have resulted in death. See "Overhand Right"

Or not....

http://www.break.com/index/anatomy-of-a-one-punch-knock-out.html

**Thai Bri** · 05-28-2007, 05:31 AM

If you catch them right there isn't that much power needed. But, of course, the more power you have, the more margin for error you can get away with.

J-Luck · 05-28-2007, 12:46 PM

Why all the useless input with people just wanting to see their posts? The question was knockout power. I think a few of us have adequately answered.

JkD187 · 05-28-2007, 08:52 PM

maybe its just me but i believe K.O power comes from Proper Technique.....timing... and where you aim.Builing up your body also helps in developing Musscles that can withstand the wear and tear associated with hard long training.

LoneHusky · 05-28-2007, 09:18 PM

Balls..............

JuijitsuMan · 05-30-2007, 01:03 PM

I'll tell you what creates great knockout power, a great choke.

Seriously the chances of knocking out your attacker are slim if your not a natural at it. On the other hand almost anyone can produce a successful gi no gi choke.

I have for sale my Sperry instructionals (see thread entitled Sperry no go, gi, NHB instructionals) which focus tons of techniques on chokes.

**Hardball** · 05-30-2007, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuijitsuMan

I have for sale my Sperry instructionals (see thread entitled Sperry no go, gi, NHB instructionals) which focus tons of techniques on chokes.

All you need is one or two.

**Hardball** · 05-30-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JuijitsuMan

I'll tell you what creates great knockout power, a great choke.

Seriously the chances of knocking out your attacker are slim if your not a natural at it. On the other hand almost anyone can produce a successful gi no gi choke.

I have for sale my Sperry instructionals (see thread entitled Sperry no go, gi, NHB instructionals) which focus tons of techniques on chokes.

Is it a DVD or a Tape? How much are you asking?

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Hardball Premiere Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,325	Depends on whether you are talking about a kick, a punch or a choke out. I can speak for ko's by punching. It's all in knowing where to hit your enemy. Pressure points and timing. Timing a good blow is crucial. Knuckle conditioning and heavy bag work will help. I can't speak for kicks because I have never ko'd anyone with a kick. Chokes are self explanatory. __________________ The Way of the Warrior is Practice. Daily practice, accumulate practice minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. {Book of 5 Rings} Mike Brewers 2008 Sit up challenge 45,000/100,000 running balance.(Crunches) Kicks 6,300/100,000

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JasonE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN Posts: 72	Knockout power can be trained. It's simply a matter of efficiently delivering the force to a sufficiently vulnerable portion of your opponent's anatomy. Some people have a knack for this and pick up the necessary skills more easily, but anyone can learn to do this. __________________ Jason Erickson, CST, CMT Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist www.CSTMinnesota.com "Be good to yourself. If you don't take care of your body, where will you live?" - Kobi Yamada

05-26-2007, 08:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
suhieb Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 34	Get your knockout power thorugh training Train the technique (sry crap spelling) Then possibly build up muscle size to give you a bit of strength and weight behind yourself Then get hitting people (No random people on the street though) __________________

05-27-2007, 06:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
J-Luck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,349	strong legs+ good hips+at least halfway decent boxing coaching will equal knockout power at least as far as the hands go __________________ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Phillipians 4:13

05-25-2007, 07:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
jiuelie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 41	Its like every other skill: most people can acquire it, but some are just better at it. It means that you know how, and can, put someone out in the most efficient way possible, mostly because yo instinctively know when and where to hit. This sense can be trained by sparring, mostly. Bag training will help you get the most power behind your hit, but timing and precision are far more important.

05-25-2007, 07:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
twtguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Muskegon, MI Posts: 243	its all in the hips

05-27-2007, 11:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tant01 Humble Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern Ca. USA Posts: 4,924	There is actually very little known about what exactly causes a knockout but many agree it has to do with minor trauma to the brain stem. This usually happens when the head rotates sharply, often caused by a strike. *Answers dot com Rotational torque and compression can cause instant loss of consciousness. Of these compression KO are the more serious and have resulted in death. See "Overhand Right" Or not.... http://www.break.com/index/anatomy-of-a-one-punch-knock-out.html __________________ "In all countries where personal freedom is valued, however much each individual may rely on legal redress, the right of each to carry arms - and these the best and the sharpest - for his own protection in case of extremity, is a right of nature indelible and irrepressible, and the more it is sought to be repressed the more it will recur." James Paterson

05-28-2007, 05:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Thai Bri Premiere Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,423	If you catch them right there isn't that much power needed. But, of course, the more power you have, the more margin for error you can get away with.

05-28-2007, 12:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
J-Luck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,349	Why all the useless input with people just wanting to see their posts? The question was knockout power. I think a few of us have adequately answered. __________________ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Phillipians 4:13

05-28-2007, 08:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
JkD187 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY! Posts: 982	maybe its just me but i believe K.O power comes from Proper Technique.....timing... and where you aim.Builing up your body also helps in developing Musscles that can withstand the wear and tear associated with hard long training. __________________ Shooto Or Die.

05-28-2007, 09:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
LoneHusky Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 578	Balls.............. __________________

05-30-2007, 01:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
JuijitsuMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 26	I'll tell you what creates great knockout power, a great choke. Seriously the chances of knocking out your attacker are slim if your not a natural at it. On the other hand almost anyone can produce a successful gi no gi choke. I have for sale my Sperry instructionals (see thread entitled Sperry no go, gi, NHB instructionals) which focus tons of techniques on chokes.

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