proper punching technique

[revexrevex]

In addition to bodybuilding i want to start some heavy bag punching. Does anyone know any websites on how to properly punch, specifically power punches like roundhouses. One guy a boxer tells me that it should come from the hip, while another guy who teacher kid's karate class says that hips do not turn and its pure shoulder and core movement. So Im a little confused

 

[teen1216]

A punch starts in your toes and ends in you fingers, yes you should rotate. Also, it might be better to learn to throw straight hard punches instead of haymakers.

 

[SofaGeorge]

For gear, books, videos, etc... go to www.ringside.com.

I added heavy bag training to my routine a while ago... very glad I did. I've always been able to punch like a cannon... but regular training has dramatically improved my form and speed.

Also, boxing is the ONLY cardio workout that I actually find fun to do.

 

[Thaibox]

Don't pay attention to the guy that teaches "kids" karate. Anyone who only uses their shoulders and core would have trouble putting down Woody Allen. Just go to a bookstore and check out boxing books.

 

[Lord_Suston]

Best way to learn how to throw punches is go to class or read a book. But I wll tell you the Karate guy is wrong, and I have done Karate since I was about 3, trained by one of JKA's best. I don't know any websites though, sorry.

 

[benchmonster]

If you learn from a Karate guy, make sure he has put in his time doing full contact fighting. Most Karate guys can't punch through a wet grocery bag. I know this cause I fought full contact for 5 years.

In general, you need to land the punch with the knuckles from the index and middle fingers. This is the migari punch. Much harder part of your hand. Also, keep the wrist very stiff, and keep the elbows in (when throwing a jab or straight line reverse punch). You should punch from wherever your hand happens to be, do not rear back. If you try that shit against me, I will have you tied up and your arm broke before you have time to even deliver the punch. Do that against a wrestler, and you will be double legged and dropped on your head.

Besides, you don't hit any harder when you rear back and it is horribly slow, so don't do it. Elbows in, throw the punch as straight as possible, and don't hit at the nose. Try and hit the back of his head, but go through the face to get there. When hitting to the body, try and hit his spine by way of his belly, get the picture?

I would recommend finding a gym that teaches boxing. Boxers are the best punchers out there anyway. And boxing, along with grappling are much more useful in life than a traditional Karate school education. I am very thankful that I had a teacher who knew how to fight and was only interested in training fighters, but it seems like guys like that are very hard to find. Most are only interested in selling you overpriced gear, and charging you hundreds of dollars every few months to take your next belt test.

My 2 cents, hope it helps.

B.

 

[barbell265]

This man has the idea!

If you learn from a Karate guy, make sure he has put in his time doing full contact fighting. Most Karate guys can't punch through a wet grocery bag. I know this cause I fought full contact for 5 years.

In general, you need to land the punch with the knuckles from the index and middle fingers. This is the migari punch. Much harder part of your hand. Also, keep the wrist very stiff, and keep the elbows in (when throwing a jab or straight line reverse punch). You should punch from wherever your hand happens to be, do not rear back. If you try that shit against me, I will have you tied up and your arm broke before you have time to even deliver the punch. Do that against a wrestler, and you will be double legged and dropped on your head.

Besides, you don't hit any harder when you rear back and it is horribly slow, so don't do it. Elbows in, throw the punch as straight as possible, and don't hit at the nose. Try and hit the back of his head, but go through the face to get there. When hitting to the body, try and hit his spine by way of his belly, get the picture?

I would recommend finding a gym that teaches boxing. Boxers are the best punchers out there anyway. And boxing, along with grappling are much more useful in life than a traditional Karate school education. I am very thankful that I had a teacher who knew how to fight and was only interested in training fighters, but it seems like guys like that are very hard to find. Most are only interested in selling you overpriced gear, and charging you hundreds of dollars every few months to take your next belt test.

My 2 cents, hope it helps.

B.

This is what I believe also and have been told many times that I hit harder than anyone they have faced before.