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Hmmm.... I suppose thats one way to power punch, but as I've been taught, a power punch is simply a punch in which you put nearly all your weight into your fist. It s the combination of a step, hip rotation, shoulder placement/rotation, and snap of the tool that creates the power. Power punches SHOULD be able to be delivered with any type of punch, not just one type.

Bruce was able to refine these motions into one fluid movement, to the point were he could generate said power in such a small movement. The force is condensed into a concentrated area, thereby, causing more focal point damage. The snap is the key. There is a small interval within the snap, where the weapon travels at a substantial speed faster than that of a punch without the snap. Its comparable to the difference between being struck with a whip, and being struck with a club. Granted, if you used the exact same amount of power to move each weapon in a strike, the whip would hit 5, if not 10 times harder... due to the snap. I suppose this is hard to explain if you aren't a student of either Wing Chun, or JKD.

Thanks, I try sweatdrop . Yes, I love the power that it genereates too. My favorite aspect of the technique, is the Power IN Speed thats generated... simply amazing that Bruce stumbled upon the idea to refine it to the level he did. Even nowadays, I have seen many people claim to have the one-inch, but I've never seen anyone perform it to the degree that Bruce did.

On another side note, guro Dan was showing me how to apply that same power punch theory to trapping. Quite interesting... I'm currently working on it to get it down fluidly.

Could you explain how to execute this punch in detail?

Yes, I was quite confused myself when it was being demonstrated to me... and still am. Basically, The objective is to have the correct weight placement necessary to pull off an effective trap, while still having the body in alignment to deliver a good power punch... depending on which power punch, and which trap is being used. Obviously giving forward prssure, to not only insure the trap, but to also re-inforce the punch as well. The important point of it, is not to OVER compensate when throwing the power punch. Guro was telling me that some people have a habit of over-punching when they deliver a power punch, losing some of the accuracy in an exaggerated motion... thus telegraphing and reducing mobility. All this, when the same power can be generated by refining the moment, and stopping it just a few moments shorter, or so he says. I still don't understand it myself, and I'm currently trying to work the kinks out... which now I have alot of questions to ask. But from what I have gauged, sparring and practicing and at home... it seems that the body mechanics have to be really refined, as in near Godly... because I havn't been able to confidently pull it off myself, even now.

Going back to the 'power punch' thing (sorry)
Uh, ok - correct me if I'm wrong..
Jab - is used mainly as a feint, and to set up a hook, strike, uppercut etc. or in MA sports, to score.
Any other punch - you should be throwing it with your hips and torso, or with an uppercut, your leading leg and torso, right? I mean, if you dont use your body to snap the punch out, or if you draw your fist back too far its quite easy to either trap the punch or its going to be neutralised..
If you don't torque your body around, the punch is not going to reach as far, and you wont have any weight behind it apart from your arm, which really isn't much. Not to be confused with 'Haymakers' LOL - I'm not talking about over extension, just the principle of striking with your entire body..
Uh, dammit - this is really hard without being able to show you what I mean...

What was my point? Oh yeah! In this case, wouldn't every punch that you throw with your body be considered a 'power punch'? Heh..