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	Topics Punch (strike) Topic Home In the context of unarmed combat or meleeMêlée Mle generally refers to disorganized hand-to-hand combat involving a group of fighters.... , a punch is "a thrusting blow, esp. with the fistFist Fist can refer to the following:* A hand that has the fingers curled into the palm and the thumb retracted.... ." In some sports and disciplines, such as boxingBoxing Boxing, also called Western Boxing, prizefighting or the sweet science , is a sport and martial art in wh... or martial arts, where punches are regularly practiced, hand wraps or other padding such as gloves may be employed to protect athletes and practitioners from injuring themselves. Punching styles Many martial arts such as karateKarate Karate or karate-do is a martial art of Okinawan origin.... , taekwondoTaekwondo Taekwondo is a martial art originating in Korea.... , muay thaiMuay Thai Muay Thai is the Thai name for a form of martial art practiced in several Southeast Asian countries including Thailand, Ca... and wing chunWing Chun Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art that emphasizes short-range combat. ... , among others, combine punches with kicks and other strikes, whereas boxingBoxing Boxing, also called Western Boxing, prizefighting or the sweet science , is a sport and martial art in wh... utilizes only punches. Punches vary in technique, speed, range, and momentum. A list of some types of punches may be seen as outlined below. Instructions on how to punch are beyond the scope of this article, though descriptive sentences may be used for illustrative purposes only. Boxing In boxing, punches are classified according to the motion and direction of the strike; contact is always made with the knuckles. There are four primary punches in boxing: the jabJab A jab is one of the four main punches used in boxing, the three others being the uppercut, the hook and the cross .... , crossCross (boxing) In boxing, a cross is a power-punch like the uppercut and hook.... , hookHook (boxing) A hook is a punch in boxing. It involves the turning of the core muscles and back, swinging the arm, which is bent at an ang... , and uppercutUppercut The uppercut, is a punch used in boxing that usually aims at the opponent's chin.... . For more information, see the article entitled "BoxingBoxing Boxing, also called Western Boxing, prizefighting or the sweet science , is a sport and martial art in wh... ". Karate Punching techniques in KarateKarate Karate or karate-do is a martial art of Okinawan origin.... are called tsukiTsuki Overview Tsuki, is the Japanese word for 'thrust,' written with the kanji, coming from the verb tsuku, meaning 'to thrust.' When tran... or zuki. Contact is made with the first two knuckles (seiken). If any other part of the hand is used to strike with, such as the back of the fist (uraken) or the bottom of the fist (tetsui), then the blow is classified as a strikeFacts About Strike (attack) A strike is an attack with an inanimate object, such as a weapon, or with a part of the human body intended to cause harm to... (uchi). Karate punches include the thrust punch oi-zukiOi zuki An oi zuki or oi tsuki is a lunge punch technique found in karate which can strike in either jodan, chudan or gedan.... made using the lead-hand, straight punch choku-zukiChoku-zuki Choku-zuki translates literally to 'direct thrust.'... , reverse punch gyaku-zukiGyaku-zuki Gyaku-zuki translates to 'reverse thrust.'... , made from the opposite hand, and many other variations. Wing Chun Wing ChunWing Chun Overview Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art that emphasizes short-range combat. ... practitioners punch with a vertical fist, or "sun fist". The impact is made with the bottom three knuckles. The most common and fundamental punch in Wing Chun, the straight punch, travels in a straight line from the striker's guard to the opponent's body or face. The punch typically travels through the center of the striker's body with the elbow pointed down. Wing Chun practitioners believe that this makes the punch faster and structurally stronger than a horizontal punch due to the whole body being directly behind the punch. Wing Chun practitioners do not usually practice wearing gloves or hand-wraps. The "one inch punchOne inch punch The One inch punch is a technique from Chinese martial arts which was popularized by Jeet Kune Do founder Bruce Lee.... ", made famous by Bruce LeeBruce Lee Bruce Jun Fan Lee ; born November 27, 1940 in San Francisco - died July 20, 1973 in Hong Kong was an American-born Chinese ... , is intended for use at very close quarters against an opponent who is close to the practitioner. Various Types of Punches This is not a comprehensive list of all punches, due to the large diversity of schools of practice whose techniques, employing arm, shoulder, hip and leg work, may invariably differ. JabJab A jab is one of the four main punches used in boxing, the three others being the uppercut, the hook and the cross .... : "The jab is a straight blow delivered (generally from a distance) with the arm above the lead foot ... The punch is quick and explosive." Cross / StraightCross (boxing) In boxing, a cross is a power-punch like the uppercut and hook.... : A direct punch, like the jab, delivered with the rear hand. HookHook (boxing) A hook is a punch in boxing. It involves the turning of the core muscles and back, swinging the arm, which is bent at an ang... : A punch involving the use of turning to aim toward the side of the head or body. UppercutUppercut The uppercut, is a punch used in boxing that usually aims at the opponent's chin.... : The fist is raised vertically towards the target, usually the head or upper body. Although it varies with the fighter, an uppercut is usually a devastating punch. Mike TysonMike Tyson Michael Gerard Tyson is a former American professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion, and is considered by many to b... had a very effective uppercut. Hammer Fist: A compacted fist is brought down as fast as possible on the intended target. Long fist: By tucking the fingertips against the bottom knuckle of each finger, a long fist is formed. They offer decreased strength but increased reach. Backfist: A backfist is performed by forming a fist and striking with the tops of the two largest knuckles. A spinning backfist is performed when the attacker swivels 360 degrees before landing the punch, adding extra momentum to the attack. Haymaker: A punch in which the arm is whipped sideways from the shoulder joint with minimal elbow bend. The name is derived from the motion, which mimics the action of manually cutting hay by swinging a scytheScythe A scythe is an agricultural hand tool for mowing and reaping grass or crops.... . Since a haymaker's power is derived from weight transfer and momentum instead of muscle contraction, a long windup is required to generate sufficient force. Haymakers are frequently used from a mounted positionMount (grappling) The mount or mounted position is a dominant ground grappling position position, where one combatant sits on the other ... in mixed martial artsMixed martial arts Mixed martial arts is a combat sport in which two competitors attempt to achieve dominance over one another by utilizing a w... as part of the "ground and pound" method, as the legs cannot be used to generate power. Overhand: The blow lands on a vertical axis rather than a horizontal one. Chambered Punch: A strike commonly performed in karate, kung fu, and tae kwon do, originating from a "chambered" position. Upset Punch: Starts with the fist in the chambered position, with the palm facing downwards, delivered to the abdomen or solar plexus. Shovel Hook: A close range punch that is halfway between a hook and an uppercut. Other types of hand strikes In multiple martial-art styles, other hand strikes are taught and used in combination with punches. More information can be found in the "strikeStrike (attack) A strike is an attack with an inanimate object, such as a weapon, or with a part of the human body intended to cause harm to... " article. Long-term effects on practitioners Contrary to some opinions, it is joint overuse, in addition to other factors such as improper technique and protection, not punching as an activity in itself, that is responsible for the development of osteoarthritisOsteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, is a condition in which low-grade inflammation results in pain in the joints, caused by wearing of the carti... . Records The Guinness World Record for the most punches in one minute is held by Jim FungJim Fung Jim FungGrandmaster Jim Fung is a practitioner of Wing Chun kung fu.... 's student, Robert Ardito, who performed 702 punches in one minute at the International Wing Chun Academy in Sydney on the 18th of March, 2007. Video: See also Martial artsMartial arts Summary Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat.... StrikeStrike (attack) A strike is an attack with an inanimate object, such as a weapon, or with a part of the human body intended to cause harm to... Hand to hand combatHand to hand combat Hand to hand combat is a generic term for close quarters fighting, particularly when the outcome is likely to be fatal, as i... KickKick In violence, martial arts, and combat sports, a kick is an attack using the foot, leg, or knee .... External links