Karate: How to do a proper punch 6 Articles

by Daniel Sanz

There are many many forms of Karate and martial arts out there, and each one will have varying techniques and forms. Most forms of martial arts with share similar basics, and this article will help explain the form of a p...read more

by Craig Cillessen

There are many aspects of a proper karate punch, but the main ones are torque and focus. Torque generates speed and power, which are vital to a good punch, and focus enables you to hit your target. Every good punch beg...read more

by A Spencer

The three vital elements of a well executed punch are accuracy, speed and power. These elements will only come with lots of practice. The best way is to have a sparring partner or punchbag and to practice delivering blows ...read more

by Jonathan Jones

The proper way to throw a punch is simple but takes practice to build up the coordination. I learned this during two years of amateur boxing. Your goal is to hit hard, hit fast, and avoid injury to yourself. Why? So you...read more

by Jamie Seabrook

Too many martial arts students are taught how to execute a specific strike, with little to no explanation on why it is done that way. The students learn the movement and because their sensei taught them how to deliver the ...read more

by Matthew Sylvester

Turns in patterns/forms/kata - Are they really turns? You're probably wondering what I'm talking about when I ask if a turn is really a turn. Visually, of course it is. Take a TKD pattern call Dan Gun for example. ...read more