Abstract
Increased resistance to motion and progressive pacing were examined relative to their effect on the execution of a forward middle punch karate strike (movement time). It was expected that both training methods would increase striking velocity. The method of utilizing increased resistance to motion would prove superior to the one which did not utilize additional resistance if increased strength would provide greater force, and thereby allow the inertia of the striking segments to be overcome within a shorter time. The results for 42 college students did not support the hypotheses as there was no perceivable difference in striking velocity for the two experimental groups or the control group who received no treatment.
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