One Tip for More Powerful Punches

Want to throw more powerful punches? I’ve already made a couple of videos on this topic. Here they are:

https://youtu.be/43ZRcc4GWtg
https://youtu.be/NaRSJBiJiVo

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One bad habit I see a lot of martial artists making is not extending the shoulder to its full range. Instead of punching, they end up looking like they’re doggy paddling in a kiddie pool.

There are two main reasons why people short-arm their punches. The first reason is a very common disease called "Lazy Bonesa". ;)

Punching from the elbows is a lot easier than using your shoulders and core. Engaging more muscles and bigger muscles means burning more oxygen, which means it’s harder.

But good news! There’s a cure for Lazy Bonesa—hard work! If you want to throw more powerful punches, you need to invest some sweat.

You see the same thing happen when people do push-ups --they short-arm! Instead, you should extend the whole arm and engage the shoulder joint.

I talk a little more about push-ups in my video about shoulder flexibility for the martial arts. Check that out here: https://youtu.be/hke1_4J50TA

In a real fight, under stress, if you start shortening up your punches either out of necessity or desperation, so be it. But don’t practice a weaker version of the skills you want to have. Practice the ideal form with full power as much as you can.

The second reason people short-arm their punches is fear. Fear can move you backward, like when you flinch, or fear can keep you from reaching forward. You instinctively feel that the farther you reach out with your hand, the more vulnerable you are to getting hit back.

But half-punching won’t have the stopping power that you need to be effective. Forget about stopping power, you won’t even have touching power!

Especially when hitting a bag, you can hypnotize yourself to thinking that you’re throwing full power punches when you're not. Have the discipline to step back a little so you have to reach for the bag.

Stepping back will not only force you to extend your shoulder, but also encourage you to shuffle in, adding more bodyweight behind the punch. That makes it even more powerful.

The big lesson? Don’t be afraid of extending your arm and shoulder, engaging your core, and throwing full power punches. Because the bad guys sure aren’t afraid of throwing theirs!

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WARNING: The advice and movements shown in this video are for informational and educational purposes only. Consult a doctor before engaging in any exercise or martial arts program.

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