Drum Technique

	The next morning, Daniel was up early, working out in the dojo. He practiced the drum movement, trying to make it more like karate than dancing. After a while, he realized that if he were trying to punch while he twirled, he'd be able to hit someone very hard. The spinning made his arms swing with a lot of force.

	"Good morning, Daniel-san." It was Mr. Miyagi. "What are you doing?"

	"Experimenting. Want to see something?" he asked. Mr. Miyagi nodded.

	Daniel stood still, arms at his sides. Then, as he had practiced, he stepped forward and to the left with his left foot. He lifted his right foot from the ground and spun on his left toe. His arms swung out, more powerfully than before.

	"How'd you like that?"

	"Very good, Daniel-san. I knew you could unravel the secret of the drum. Now try this." Mr. Miyagi demonstrated. He shifted his weigh to both feet, using his hips. Daniel tried it. The movement was even more powerful.

- The Karate Kid Part II (1986) Chapter 11