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1. It instantly brings one's ribs closer together, forming a tight protective shield for the internal organs against possible injury.

2. More important, it momentarily numbs the opponent's senses by the surprise of the loud scream or yell.

3. It concentrates all the power of the body to a striking point of not more than four or five inches in radius, whether it be a block, strike, or kick.

When properly applied, dynamic tension involves every muscle of the body. Here one can see the tension carried down to the feet, as the toes literally grip and become a part of the floor.

Warm-up Exercises

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1. Stand perfectly upright. Place the right arm by the side of the body with the fist clenched, knuckles down, and bring the left arm across in front of the body and place the left hand over the right fist.

2. Tense all the muscles of the body as tightly as possible and simultaneously force the right fist up and the left palm down. Shift arm-and-hand positions and repeat the exercise on the opposite side. Note: The force of one hand is equalized by that of the other. All the muscles work against each other and, over a period of time, the power within the body increases. Simple as the exercise seems, if you stand in front of a mirror while performing it, you will see all the muscles of your body bulge and strain.