First Term Paper Outline

Physics in "Shaolin Soccer"

I. Introduction – Supernatural Kung Fu
• a. Kung Fu allows an individual to bend the laws of gravity
• b. Unbalanced force relations
• c. Shift center or mass without corresponding shift of actual mass
• d. Thesis statement

II. Kung Fu Essence – gravity’s effectiveness is based on the master’s will
• a. Brother “Light Weight” – Walks on air
• b. “Steel Foot” – Suspended in mid air to ready a kick
• c. Flying Sword technique for cutting trees – Master is in the air for extended duration

III. Unbalanced force relations
• a. Woman parks her car by pushing it hard
• b. Fast ball stopped in short time w/o damage to ball or individual’s hand
• c. Ball kicked hard enough to go into the stratosphere

IV. Shifting Masses
• a. Brother “Light Weight” balanced on one foot in and unbalanced position
• b. Individual balanced on one foot without majority of mass over point of contact

V. Conclusion
• a. Summation of points
• b. Restate thesis