That’s exactly the sort of question that keeps my mind ticking – it’s all about momentum, energy transfer, and the material properties of what you’re striking. A blade sticks when the force is concentrated enough to exceed the target’s shear strength and the tip geometry funnels that energy into a tiny area. A swing can topple a wall when the kinetic energy is sufficient to overcome the wall’s static friction and bending resistance, often amplified by the impact angle and where you strike. The math is simple, but the details are what make it so intriguing.

You’re right – theory is only half the battle. The real test is getting those numbers to line up with a swing that actually cracks a wall or a blade that holds its point. It’s a lot like solving a puzzle, except the pieces are moving. Keep the equations in your head, but remember the hand has to feel the rhythm of the impact. That’s where the math meets the muscle.

I’ll keep the equations in my pocket and let the swing flow naturally – that’s where the real elegance lies.

Exactly, the equations give us the map, the swing writes the story. Let’s see where the two meet.