Can any man break off steel pipe by kicking?

In summary, there is a saying about fighters in blackmarket boxing having extraordinary abilities, but it is likely just a myth. There is no detailed proof to support this claim, and it is more likely that people created these myths because they were mad or had other explanations for their abilities.
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driker
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I've heard a saying that some fighters in blackmarket boxing could do this incredible thing. Is that true? Do you have any detailed proof of that? Aren't their legs made from protein?
 
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Welcome to PF, Driker.
Sounds like a 'ninja myth' to me. Most breakage of boards, concrete blocks, and the like are based upon sound physics and a knowledge of the material weaknesses. If someone tries to kick down an anchored steel pipe of more than about 3/8th" diameter, he's going to be hobbling off to the emergency ward with a broken foot.
 
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Ha ha!

But why did people like to make ninja myths? Were they mad?
 
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driker said:
Ha ha!

But why did people like to make ninja myths?
This is a departure from the original question.
Were they mad?

That is a more likely explanation than that the content of the ninja myths is true.

Therefore, that is, indeed, why that theory is preferable to the theory that the content of the ninja myth is true.
(There might be other, even more likelier explanations than the madness of the narrators, but even so, that does not make the ninja myth itself more likely to be true).
 

1. Can a man break off steel pipe by kicking?

It is highly unlikely for a person to break off a steel pipe by kicking. Steel is a very strong and durable material, and it would require a significant amount of force and impact to cause it to break.

2. How much force would be needed to break a steel pipe by kicking?

The amount of force needed to break a steel pipe by kicking would depend on the type and thickness of the pipe, as well as the strength and technique of the person kicking. However, it would typically require a force greater than what a human is capable of producing.

3. Are there any special techniques or skills needed to break a steel pipe by kicking?

Yes, breaking a steel pipe by kicking would require a specific technique known as a "snap kick." This involves using the ball of the foot to strike a specific point on the pipe with a quick and forceful motion. It also requires proper training and conditioning of the leg muscles.

4. Can a steel pipe be broken by kicking if it is frozen or weakened?

It is possible for a frozen or weakened steel pipe to break when kicked, but it would still require a significant amount of force and impact. The frozen or weakened state may make the pipe more susceptible to damage, but it would not be easy to break it with just a kick.

5. Is it safe to attempt to break a steel pipe by kicking?

No, it is not safe to attempt to break a steel pipe by kicking. The force and impact needed to break the pipe can cause serious injury to the person attempting it, such as fractures or sprains in the leg or foot. It is always best to leave this task to professionals with proper training and equipment.

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