Punch (strike) facts for kids
A punch is when someone makes their hand into a fist and pushes it forward quickly. People use punches in sports like boxing or in martial arts for self-defense. It's a type of blow made with a closed fist, usually aimed at another person.
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How to Punch Safely?
When you make a punch, you close your hand into a fist. The most common way to punch is to keep your fist in a straight line with your arm. This helps you use all the power from your arm.
There's another way to make a fist for punching, often seen in Kung-fu. In this style, your fist is held vertically, with your palm facing to the side. The idea is that only your index and middle fingers hit the target. This method can be safer for your wrist if you haven't had much training, as it's harder to injure your wrist this way.
Punches in Sports and Martial Arts
Punches are a key part of many sports and martial arts around the world. They have different names and techniques depending on the style.
Punches in Sports
In sports like boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts (MMA), punches are a main way to score points or win a match. Athletes train hard to make their punches powerful and accurate. They learn different types of punches, like the jab, cross, hook, and uppercut.
Punches in Martial Arts
Many martial arts, such as Karate, Taekwondo, and Kung-fu, use punches as part of their self-defense and attack systems. For example, in Tai-Jitsu, punches are used without weapons for personal defense. These arts teach not just how to punch, but also how to block and move to avoid getting hit. Learning proper technique in martial arts helps prevent injuries and makes the punches more effective.
Images for kids
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A seiken (fore-fist) in Karate
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A group of people engaged in a fist fight
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An American soldier demonstrating an uppercut
See also
In Spanish: Puñetazo para niños
