Generally speaking, there are two types of breaking: * Speed Breaking - Some people use this term to refer to competitions that involve breaking many boards quickly, but in general the term Speed Breaking refers to breaking a single board (often a thin board) that is held lightly, or held on just one edge. The idea is that if your strike or kick isn't snapping very quickly into the center of the lightly-held board, the board will move rather than break. Speed Breaking demonstrates that your technique has good snap and precision. * Power Breaking - This term generally refers to a single strike or kick that breaks through a stack of multiple boards or tiles that are held in place very rigidly. As the name indicates, Power Breaking demonstrates your breaking power, though of course accu