# Hmm, reaction speed **URL:** \ **Category:** Kung Fu Training and Health\ **Created:** [September 11, 2004, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782 "2004-09-11T20:48:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![IronMonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47774/32.png) [@IronMonkey](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/IronMonkey)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2004, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/1 "2004-09-11T20:48:19Z")
Ok, I bet if someone was to just walk up to me and just try to punch me in the face, most likely I doubt I’d see that coming. So, any exercises out there for you to somehow develop reaction speed or time. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![CaptinPickAxe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/59ef9b/32.png) [@CaptinPickAxe](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/CaptinPickAxe)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2004, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/2 "2004-09-11T21:15:23Z")
Headache bags work wonders. They also teach you to keep your gaurd up. ---
**Author:** ![blooming\_lotus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9a140/32.png) [@blooming\_lotus](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/blooming_lotus)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/3 "2004-09-12T02:20:26Z")
there’s a well known technique for this going way back involving snap striking into a towel or even paper. The point benind this is to develope fajing / snappy power so instead of using your pushing force ( as in against a wallk or bag etc) you develop the snap / speed skill. I also work my speed by hardcore rounds with a wall or bag. For increased awareness of opponents movements, try some meditation on being aware of your environment. What moves, how does it, at what speed and pattern?? There are many arts( particularly wingchun and ninjutsu) that promote seeing without seeing. if you condition your snappy power, and can remain vigilant of your environment, I think you’re doing well. ---
**Author:** ![Samurai\_Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/samurai_jack/32/372_2.png) [@Samurai\_Jack](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/Samurai_Jack)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/4 "2004-09-12T03:24:07Z")
There are many arts( particularly wingchun and ninjutsu) that promote seeing without seeing. Plus, Ninjas are totally sweet! Sometimes they flip out and kill people! ---
**Author:** ![Serpent](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/serpent/32/62_2.png) [@Serpent](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/Serpent)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/5 "2004-09-12T03:34:08Z")
Yeah, while whaling away on their guitars! ---
**Author:** ![Vash](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/vash/32/417_2.png) [@Vash](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/Vash)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 4:02am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/6 "2004-09-12T04:02:06Z")
Well, I should throw out the obligatory crotty response: two-man drills. BEEYOTCH! ---
**Author:** ![Matrix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/matrix/32/240_2.png) [@Matrix](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/Matrix)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/7 "2004-09-12T04:25:20Z")
> Originally posted by Vash > BEEYOTCH! > Is that what they’re yelling instead of “KI-AI!” these days?? ---
**Author:** ![sticky\_fingers](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/sticky_fingers/32/113_2.png) [@sticky\_fingers](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/sticky_fingers)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/8 "2004-09-12T04:45:22Z")
Badminton Play ‘headhunting’ badminton. get your friends to smash straight at you. Great for your evasion reflexes ---
**Author:** ![IronMonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47774/32.png) [@IronMonkey](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/IronMonkey)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/9 "2004-09-12T05:12:29Z")
> Originally posted by Matrix > Is that what they’re yelling instead of “KI-AI!” these days?? LOL 😃 ---
**Author:** ![HiddenShadow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/hiddenshadow/32/486_2.png) [@HiddenShadow](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/HiddenShadow)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 5:31am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/10 "2004-09-12T05:31:46Z")
> Originally posted by CaptinPickAxe > Headache bags work wonders. They also teach you to keep your gaurd up. what are headache bags ? What exercises can you do with them increase reaction time and so forth ? ---
**Author:** ![IronFist](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/ironfist/32/16_2.png) [@IronFist](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/IronFist)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/11 "2004-09-12T08:11:02Z")
Maybe get a double end bag? ---
**Author:** ![blooming\_lotus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9a140/32.png) [@blooming\_lotus](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/blooming_lotus)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 9:52am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/12 "2004-09-12T09:52:27Z")
> Originally posted by Samurai Jack > [B]There are many arts( particularly wingchun and ninjutsu) that promote seeing without seeing. Plus, Ninjas are totally sweet! Sometimes they flip out and kill people! [/B] like they do anything else between vs 3 and the outro :rolleyes: 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Matrix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/matrix/32/240_2.png) [@Matrix](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/Matrix)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/13 "2004-09-12T14:40:04Z")
Re: Badminton > Originally posted by sticky fingers > Play ‘headhunting’ badminton. get your friends to smash straight at you. Great for your evasion reflexes > Good idea! Also consider trying Paint Ball for longer ranges. Those things can leave a nice calling card. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Scythefall](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/76d3ee/32.png) [@Scythefall](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/Scythefall)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/14 "2004-09-12T14:56:00Z")
Our Sifu was talking to us about that once. He said , "Man, you guys are way too relaxed. " For homework, he said he wanted us to spend more time when walking or when talking to people, think about what you’d do if that person was to attack you, if someone jumped out from behind a car in a parking lot, walked up behind you ready to rob you. He doesn’t want us paranoid and dangerous to our loved ones who might walk up and put a hand on our back, but he doesn’t want us to be so relaxed. Two man drills are great, but you have to have the attitude and awareness. I’ve found the best way to maintain that attitude is have a lot of things that remind you of your training around you. Even at work, a General Kwan statue or a miniature weapons rack will work wonders. ---
**Author:** ![IronMonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e47774/32.png) [@IronMonkey](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/IronMonkey)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/15 "2004-09-12T16:13:57Z")
> Originally posted by Scythefall > [B]Our Sifu was talking to us about that once. He said , "Man, you guys are way too relaxed. " For homework, he said he wanted us to spend more time when walking or when talking to people, think about what you’d do if that person was to attack you, if someone jumped out from behind a car in a parking lot, walked up behind you ready to rob you. He doesn’t want us paranoid and dangerous to our loved ones who might walk up and put a hand on our back, but he doesn’t want us to be so relaxed. Two man drills are great, but you have to have the attitude and awareness. I’ve found the best way to maintain that attitude is have a lot of things that remind you of your training around you. Even at work, a General Kwan statue or a miniature weapons rack will work wonders. [/B] Hmm… Ill keep that in mind. 🙂 Any more suggestions, anyone? ---
**Author:** ![IronFist](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/ironfist/32/16_2.png) [@IronFist](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/IronFist)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/16 "2004-09-12T17:33:27Z")
> Originally posted by IronFist > Maybe get a double end bag? ---
**Author:** ![IronFist](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/ironfist/32/16_2.png) [@IronFist](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/IronFist)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/17 "2004-09-12T17:34:10Z")
> Originally posted by blooming lotus > like they do anything else between vs 3 and the outro :rolleyes: 😉 huh? 😕 😕 😕 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Matrix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.kungfumagazine.com/matrix/32/240_2.png) [@Matrix](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/Matrix)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2004, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/18 "2004-09-12T22:18:19Z")
> Originally posted by Scythefall > He doesn’t want us paranoid and dangerous to our loved ones who might walk up and put a hand on our back, but he doesn’t want us to be so relaxed. > This is good advice, IMO. To be alert at all times, not paranoid, but Calm and alert to what is happening around you. You need to train your mind, as well as your body. ---
**Author:** ![Toby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@Toby](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/u/Toby)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2004, 3:08am UTC](https://forum.kungfumagazine.com/t/hmm-reaction-speed/28782/19 "2004-09-13T03:08:58Z")
> Originally posted by IronFist > Maybe get a double end bag? Or maybe get a headache bag, as Mea^H^H^H CPA calls them :D.