The beginning student may ask, "Where does one obtain the power to create the devastating results attributed to Karate?" This power is attributed to the utilization of a person's potential through the mathematical application of Karate techniques. The average person only uses 10 to 20 percent of their potential. Anyone, regardless of size, age or sex, who can condition themselves to use 100% of their potential, can also perform the same destructive techniques.

 

Though training will certainly result in a superb level of physical fitness, it will not necessarily result in the acquisition of extraordinary stamina, or superb human strength. More important, Karate training will result in obtaining a high level of reaction force, concentration, equilibrium, breath control, and speed; and these are the factors that will result in a high degree of physical power.