(1) According to the dictation of Li Zhongxuan, a famous master of Xingyiquan (yes, I am quoting from Xu Haofeng's "Passed Away"), there is a saying in Xingyiquan, "The message is all based on the rear foot stirrups", which emphasizes a "use force, not force" method. "The method of generating power is emphasized here.
We all know that it is a very scientific method of power generation to stir the back foot and at the same time twist the waist and send the shoulder to throw a right straight punch. The main point is that the rear foot stirrup, the force of the thigh muscles, the use of the body's reasonable structure, with the help of the joints of the layers of support, transfer to the fist. This is the mechanics, however, does not exactly speak for the martial arts.
(2) is still very abstract, then I again based on my daily training with the master, now say a little (Bajiquan internal and external training, in boxing theory and shangyi also have similarities).
When I used to practice MMA, the power of my right straight punch was already pretty good. However, when I practiced Bajiquan with Sifu, I always felt that it was not as powerful as Sifu's "baby's elbow on top of the mountain".
After I experienced it carefully, I realized that: although when I was training boxing, the power of the right straight fist was also very scientific and neat; however, when I practiced Bajiquan, I paid attention to the whole body from the breath to the whole body, and the whole body was affected by one hair, and the control was more precise, so at that moment and at that point, the power of the outbreak was completely beyond imagination.
A 100-pound internal boxing expert can easily hit 200 pounds of force. But an old enough boxer, himself if the weight is not in place, the upper limit of the power of the punch is very affected.
(3) In addition, what makes internal boxing valuable is that its power is more durable. Lasting here refers to age. We all know that many martial arts masters can still laugh at the age of 50, but it's hard to see boxers of the same age in the ring. Ali and Tyson retired, not only the power degradation, and even the whole health is down. The difference is obvious.
(4) Discussing martial arts on paper is very difficult in many cases. This is because it is inherently difficult to generalize and compare the highs and lows of all kung fu styles, but only the degree of practice. In the case of the discussion in this thread, if I had to compare myself to an established boxer, I would be taking a bull by the horns with my life!
We often say that "there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts". Of course, this kind of consultation does not necessarily have to be hands-on, can also be between the masters of the words and behavior of the examination and observation, but must be specific, to be implemented. Therefore, it is meaningless to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of traditional Chinese martial arts and modern fighting in a broad sense.