Karate Chop in Slow Motion

1. red
   February 22nd, 2008 at 5:37 pm

   I have no doubt that the brick was still substantial, but did you notice how easily the other man picked up a half with one hand? Makes me really question the mixture used to create the bricks for these types of demonstrations.

2. MrPumpernickel
   February 22nd, 2008 at 5:37 pm

   Thing is though, it hurts more not to be able to hit through the brick than it hurts to hit through, since then the hand has to come to a sudden stop as well.

   Hence why it's so much in your mind and not just brute force.

3. Pudifoot
   February 22nd, 2008 at 5:41 pm

   well, red, that is sorta a no-brainer. He wouldn't have been able to chop through most normal bricks, nor would he be able to chop through a solid steel bar. but it really does look impressive in ultra slow mo

4. CheeseDuck
   February 22nd, 2008 at 6:38 pm

   Ew

5. Chris W
   February 22nd, 2008 at 6:46 pm

   looks like a breeze block brick, pretty strong but really lightweight.

6. Ali S.
   February 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 pm

   I did not expect that to happen! The "crunch" sound really made me cringe in pain, however, the dust ripple from the brick? Awesome.

7. Edward
   February 22nd, 2008 at 10:09 pm

   I loved it!

   However, most karate bricks are treated before they are chopped: Soaking wet, in a pan of water, baked at 95C for a few hours. (or something similar)

8. Christophe
   February 23rd, 2008 at 8:29 pm

   try that with vibrated concrete :p

   isn't that from Brainiac Science Abuse? lov'em!

9. ted
   February 23rd, 2008 at 9:35 pm

   splat!

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