The 1-inch and 3-inch or Floating punches are real. They work. They are dangerous to your partner so FOLLOW the advice to use a METRO phone book and perhaps add a judogi (not a thin karate type).
I am buying another copy because my original one is lost -- when I first found this book I had some basic skill in karate, aikido, and fighting but in no way wish to claim any great expertise. I am moderately strong with fairly quick strong hands -- as a point of reference.
I read the book quickly (takes only a few minutes, to an hour or so if you read slowly); I did NOT spend weeks or months doing the exercises; I practiced for a few minutes solo. Then I tried it.
It worked first time (it worked too well really*), and has worked every time since, although I seldom demonstrate it and have ALWAYS done so in a static position (not moving around fighting or sparring.)
*The first time I tested it, I made what might have been a serious mistake in using a fairly small local phone book instead of a large metro area tome -- don't use anything less than 2 1/2-3 inches in thickness until you understand this. If in doubt, ADD more padding like a big folded towel or judogi.
Fortunately, even on that first attempt I "pulled" it somewhat (maybe 50%) by not reaching very 'deep' for the full effect. My partner was not permanently injured. However, my partner would NOT let me repeat the technique even after the offer of a larger phone book and more padding.
Later I showed it to my aikido training partners with full padding (New Orleans metro book and judogi) but even then I have always pulled it a bit. I am pretty sure that I have never let it go more than about 70%, maybe less. Still it works.
If it doesn't work for you then you either need to read and follow the instructions more carefully, practice more thoroughly, relax more completely, MAYBE do more push-ups (least likely but you do need some strength and speed), or all of the above.
Seriously it works. I have never taught it due to the responsibility, but the book does describe it accurately and completely (unlike many of the descriptions on web sites and forums**) and so there you are if you want to learn it.
** So far, every description I have read on the web has left out at least one component, usually such articles leave out a couple of key points. I would not be surprised if the punch works somewhat without all the elements, but I KNOW it works if you follow the instructions completely.
P.S.> I would like to practice it "moving/sparring" if I can find the right partner(s) to do this safely. My current Systema & Tai Chi instructor is likely up to the challenge -- he's a tough one.
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