Iron Palm

[Mortifere]

I've recently came across Grandmaster Alexander Tao's Iron body / Iron Palm master kit on MartialArtsMart. Anyone know if this is a good kit?

[NJM]

All you need in a "kit" is a steady supply of jow and a bag(s). Anything else is excess baggage.

[Mortifere]

Well I want quality training. I don't want to use a training routine that's going to mess up my hands.

[NJM]

Oh.

Well, you don't really have to pay for the routine, you can find that online for free.

[Dale Dugas]

As stated for the hundreth time. Do Not Attempt Any Form Of Iron Palm Training Without a TEACHER.

you will hurt yourself and cause damage.

It is not something you can learn from a book or a video.

There are many things involved and you need to learn it from another human who knows what they are doing.

If you train correctly then you can break with little or no effort as you are using your whole body to hit through the palm not just the hand or arm itself.

For example visit my youtube page that has a few breaking vids on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOhlxabuf-I

Be well, train hard

[Mortifere]

Well, in my situation I don't have the luxury of a nearby instructor that can show me these things. Luckily for me, Im very good at training myself and figuring things out, so long as I have guidelines. That's why I want a video. Trust me, if there were an instructor I could use, I wouldn't be wasting my time trying to figure it out for myself.

[Mortifere]

Nice video though, those are the results I like to see

[Pk_StyLeZ]

As stated for the hundreth time. Do Not Attempt Any Form Of Iron Palm Training Without a TEACHER.

you will hurt yourself and cause damage.

It is not something you can learn from a book or a video.

There are many things involved and you need to learn it from another human who knows what they are doing.

If you train correctly then you can break with little or no effort as you are using your whole body to hit through the palm not just the hand or arm itself.

For example visit my youtube page that has a few breaking vids on it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOhlxabuf-I

Be well, train hard

if it iron palm...then why is there a piece of cloth over the concrete...i never understood that....
if you train your hand so it doesnt hurt...there is no need for a towel to abosrb the impact on the hand.....

[Kemo Martin]

here is an Iron Palm Coach in Houston, great herbs!!!
Iron Palm

or if you're really serious
Iron Body
Deshan

[Dale Dugas]

if it iron palm...then why is there a piece of cloth over the concrete...i never understood that....
if you train your hand so it doesnt hurt...there is no need for a towel to abosrb the impact on the hand.....

I have sustained some nasty lacerations due to concrete breaking off and cutting me. I do not want to seriously cut myself again. Hence the little towel. Use your head and do not harm yourself.

be well, train hard

[TaichiMantis]

Around what point can you effectively break wooden boards? And at which, concrete slabs?

I can break two concrete patio bricks and i have yet to start iron palm training...not sure what you want to accomplish

[Drake]

Mortifere, need I remind you that if you break your hand trying to learn Iron Palm the wrong way, you could be up for an Article 15? Goes along the same line as getting a sunburn.

Just some advice from your friendly neighborhood SSG.

[PlumDragon]

Mortifere,

You wouldnt happen to be at Ft Gordon, would you?
Im not sure where you are but there is a fairly extensive selection of good martial arts in Atlanta and surrounding areas (although if youre at Ft Gordon you may be out of luck); you can practically take your pick of styles, gyms, etc; most of which will offer iron palm or similar regimen at some point in the training program. If you let us know where you are exactly, it may be easier to determine your best action.

Mortifere, need I remind you that if you break your hand trying to learn Iron Palm the wrong way, you could be up for an Article 15? Goes along the same line as getting a sunburn.

Maybe the miltary has changed lots since I got out (whoa, 4 years ago now!), but Article 15 isnt usually given out for first offense unless the circumstances are serious (sunburn and accidental injury not among them). Please dont misunderstand, Im with everyone else here, training should not be undertaken lightly, but I dont believe that "motivation" a la military display of power is terribly constructive...

[Drake]

Yeah...our unit made a big stink downrange about a guy who wasn't careful and accidentally drilled his hand. He wasn't given an AR 15 in the end, but they certainly had him believing he was in some serious trouble. Some units will do that, though. It varies from place to place, unit to unit.

[PlumDragon]

He wasn't given an AR 15 in the end, but they certainly had him believing he was in some serious trouble.

Hah, that sounds familiar!! =)