[JackG]

Originally Posted by WC_Lun

I've seen many karateka schools train this technique. Unfortunately, most times it is so watered down that it is useless. The hips MUST move and there MUST be a push/pull action with the limbs for these type of techniques to be effective. If the hips aren't engaged in the process then it is just hallow body movements that don't mean anything. Might as well just dance with your oppponent...of course that takes hips too! LOL It is nice to see that some people are still teaching how it should be done. I still have grave doubts about the OP's teacher though, if he heard his instructor correctly.

yeah I agree some Karate senseis don't know why they where taught to punch from the hip and in that way.