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Karate tricks

I think if non-magicians already know it, it's in the public domain, it's not like a magician telling all. But I defer to any magicians reading this.
 
Operaider said:
sad but true.

They claim that god gives them the power to break chains, wooden bats, and tear phone books in half. Which I might believe if they weighed 110 and had the physique of a 14yr old boy. Instead they tend to look so filled with steroids that the could easily bench press my Ford Explorer.

P.S. there is a trick to tearing the phone books in half, that allows almost anyone to pull it off.
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This vaguely reminds me of the medieval judicial dueling system where two claimants would battle to the death to decide who was lying. The idea was that the righteous one would win the battle and the one disfavored by god would loose. However, god seemed to favor seasoned fighters and big guys for some completely mysterious reason—I guess they were just much more honest than meeker, smaller people…

As for phone books, since that is also a physics based stunt with a world record attached to it, it shouldn’t be a problem to mention a few important points. The I think the most important thing is not to try to tear all of the pages at once; instead, the book is curved so the pages are fanned enabling you to tear a smaller number of pages to start. I imagine there may be other tips that could help.

I doubt those bodybuilders need to use baking as a trick since they actually are pretty strong guys. I just have to think that god would have better things to do than help people tear phonebooks in half…
 
You are correct on how the trick is done, or atleast on how I was able to do the trick. It realy doesn't require anything else. When I was 19 and working at a resturaunt my manager bet me that he could do it. He won my 5 dollars and I payed him another 5 to learn the trick to it. If I could do it as a 19 yr old who didn't work out, I'm sure anyone can. Just make sure you get a good start, it gets harder to tear as you go.
 
Skep said:
This vaguely reminds me of the medieval judicial dueling system where two claimants would battle to the death to decide who was lying. The idea was that the righteous one would win the battle and the one disfavored by god would loose. However, god seemed to favor seasoned fighters and big guys for some completely mysterious reason—I guess they were just much more honest than meeker, smaller people…

As for phone books, since that is also a physics based stunt with a world record attached to it, it shouldn’t be a problem to mention a few important points. The I think the most important thing is not to try to tear all of the pages at once; instead, the book is curved so the pages are fanned enabling you to tear a smaller number of pages to start. I imagine there may be other tips that could help.

I doubt those bodybuilders need to use baking as a trick since they actually are pretty strong guys. I just have to think that god would have better things to do than help people tear phonebooks in half…
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and it just so happens the world record holder was "doing it for jesus" :D
 
I was watching some breaking/freestyle event on cable a few weeks ago, and the winner there broke around 15 concrete blocks with an elbow strike. He told the inteviewer afterward his technique was based on both "visualizing some bad things that happened in his life" and "because I'm a Christian, I use the Lord".

Apparently, God places a priority on assisting one martial artist to do something relatively insignificant in the big picture....
 
If it was The Power Team. or one of the other evangelical stunt troupes, then the Lord also approves heartily of steroids...
 
Anathema said:
I was watching some breaking/freestyle event on cable a few weeks ago, and the winner there broke around 15 concrete blocks with an elbow strike. He told the inteviewer afterward his technique was based on both "visualizing some bad things that happened in his life" and "because I'm a Christian, I use the Lord".

Apparently, God places a priority on assisting one martial artist to do something relatively insignificant in the big picture....
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What do you mean, he has a great career lined up in the demolition business.:p
 
Anathema said:
I was watching some breaking/freestyle event on cable a few weeks ago, and the winner there broke around 15 concrete blocks with an elbow strike. He told the inteviewer afterward his technique was based on both "visualizing some bad things that happened in his life" and "because I'm a Christian, I use the Lord".

Apparently, God places a priority on assisting one martial artist to do something relatively insignificant in the big picture....
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Nice to know that people believe that their god will help them break bits of concrete for fun but will let multitudes of people linger in the agony of disease and starvation...now that's an all loving god I can really get behind. I'm disappointed that people will credit god (or chi, for that matter) for their successes but blame themselves for their failure. I'd like to see people be more consistent on that point.
 
While it isn’t exactly martial arts, I’d like to point out that the stunt shows for god include archery trick shots, thanks to http://ontargetforchrist.com/ If trick shots with a bow and arrow don’t prove that Christ is your savior, I don’t know what does.

God is clearly very involved in the entertainment industry more so than in the keep people from suffering industry…

Should I hold my breath for Conjurors and Prestidigitators for Christ?
 
HOW TO BREAK BOARDS / BRICKS / ICE BLOCKS WITHOUT GODS HELP

This is pretty simple, and doesn't involve invoking god. I figure he's got better things to do than help you destroy timber. This is basically the same technique I taught students when I was a practicing marital artist. All of my directions are assuming that you are right handed. If some of the steps don’t make sense, I apologize. I’ve just come from the bars and typing is kinda difficult.

1. First cut the boards so that the grain runs parallel to the bricks you place it on

2. Place the boards so that they are resting on 2 bricks, about a foot and a half off the ground. Space the bricks out so that they are barely suspending the boards. Bake the boards if needed. I'm not sure if this is even necessary

3. If breaking multiple boards / bricks / whatever place two number 2 pencils between each block. This provides a spacer between the items your breaking. If you try multiple boards without a spacer be prepared to wear a cast for the next couple months

4. Position yourself so that you can throw the weight of your body towards the boards. Place your left foot to the left of the brick supporting the boards. Space your legs out, and bend you knees. This will allow you to put your entire weight on the boards at the moment of impact. At the moment you strike you’re right nee should almost be touching the ground. If the boards are being held; make sure you’re leading foot is to the side and behind of the board. Also make sure that the person holding the board has his elbows locked straight.

5. Aim your punch a couple of inches below the boards. If you aim for the boards your hand will unconsciously slow down before impact, and your hand will bounce off. It will hurt. God, will it hurt

6. Swing your striking hand in the same way you would swing an axe. Arc your hand. Starting at your right side, then over your head, and finally down through the boards on your left side. While doing this you should be shifting you weight from the back to the front.

7. Be sure to let out a loud yell when while breaking the boards. This will impress observers. Next shout "That's right, Mother F@&%er!!! Who wants a piece!?!" Then run.
 
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