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A punch is defined as a strike with a fist (i.e., a closed hand). Use this tag for questions related to striking techniques that are performed with a fist.

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Supposedly potentially deadly techniques

More people break their hands punching someone's head than skulls fracturing from someone's hand strike. So, all in all, these are almost all hype, myth, and downright fabrication. …
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Improving punching power with a medicine ball

I don't recommend punching a medicine ball. They are certainly not designed for that kind of abuse, and your risk of injury performing such an action is high. …
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Straight punch to the head and knockout

Generally speaking, a straight punch is not optimal for causing a loss of consciousness. In boxing, most knockouts are caused by a solid uppercut punch to the chin (causing spine compression), or by a …
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How much can I improve my punching precision? How?

A great tool for practicing on a moving target is to suspend a tennis ball (or other similar soft objects) from a string. You can adjust the height of the target fairly easily and it gives you a stri …
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Karate practise by thera band

If you want some training advice on an exercise that is proven to produce results in your punching speed and strength, start doing Clap Pushups (of course YMMV). …
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Any conditioning exercise that can prevent concussion caused by a punch or kick to the head ...

What you are talking about sounds like a disruption to the vestibular system of the inner ear. Some people are particularly sensitive to disequilibrium from abrupt motion. If this is the case for you, …
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