Fight Science is a television program shown on the National Geographic Channel in which scientists and martial arts masters work together to analyze the world's fighting techniques, to compare the disciplines and to find out which one has the strongest hits, kicks and deadliest weapons. The show also tries to prove through science if certain legends in fighting are possible, such as whether a one-punch knockout is possible, or if ninjas are as nimble and deadly as stories tell. There is also a feature on human strength, wherein a man hits his head on bricks in order to shatter them.
This documentary features fighters Rickson Gracie, Alex Huynh, Bren Foster, Li Jing, Dan Inosanto and Glen Levy.
Results of Testing
Legend Confirmations
- The agility of a ninja was confirmed by revealing that one's center of gravity was constantly shifted to balance properly within the limit of the foot. It can be done but only after years of training.
- The one-punch knockout and shattering bricks with one's head were confirmed, but only as a perfect shot, and therefore unlikely to be seen in a real-life fight.
Weapon Revelations
All weapons were rated on range, control and impact.
- The filipino stick and the bo staff were revealed to show extension of range and good control, but would break if sufficient impact was delivered.
- The nunchuku showed good extension and impact, but was revealed to be out of control for a fraction of a second after striking an opponent.
- Shuriken and Bows were really only effective at long-range rather than close-up because once the shuriken was thrown or the arrow released, it was completely out of the user's hands.
- Swords originally came in two varients: stabbing (like a rapier) or slashing (like a scimitar), but the katana was proven to be highly effective at both.
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