Fist alignment

Lizard · 05-06-2005, 11:02 AM

Ok recently Ive decided that I prefer a vertical fist alignment, because Ive heard that it is less likely to damage ones hands and wrists to punch this way, also it feels more powerful (though this could be entirely psychological).

Opinions?

AznWarrior · 05-06-2005, 11:29 AM

What do you mean.... are you talking hooks and uppercuts as opposed to jabs and straights??? Im lost lol.

Penance · 05-06-2005, 11:30 AM

I dont know what you mean by vertical and horizontal

mma_fan81 · 05-06-2005, 11:49 AM

What the hell? Are you trying to say you were born with deformed mutant hands that have the fingers stacked on top of each other. Get an amputation, man.

AznWarrior · 05-06-2005, 11:52 AM

Ohhhhhh, I get it now. Hes saying, would you put your fist in a horizonatal position(like a boxer), or vertical, in other words turning your fist sideways so when your fist is clenched it would be as if you were holding a hammer. Im gonna have to go with traditional(horizontal) it's more natural and powerful.

RYO9 · 05-06-2005, 01:21 PM

why just stick to one. i use a horizontal fist, but i also use a vertical fist. it all depends on the situation.

Mullins

THT · 05-06-2005, 01:42 PM

horizontal with the twist at the end to cut them. without gloves I would be extra careful now to not let my elbow go out and cause the pinky metacarpals to impact.

Patrick G. · 05-08-2005, 08:57 PM

When throwing a straight punch, a diagonal fist position is actually the most natural....don't believe me? rest your arms natually to the side and see where they fall...thank me later...

SamuraiGuy · 05-09-2005, 04:08 PM

Yeah for Krav Maga they teach you to punch vertical, at least on straight punches anyway... dont know about the others.... they say you can turn your hand a bit, but prolly not more then 45 degrees in.. (obviously in)....

There are other reasons for the vertical punching too.. but thats just how it impacts the punching.

View Poll Results: Fist alignment when punching
Horizontal	6	40.00%
Horizontal but I SHOULD use vertical	2	13.33%
Vertical	3	20.00%
Prefer palm strikes	2	13.33%
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05-06-2005, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lizard Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 985	Fist alignment Ok recently Ive decided that I prefer a vertical fist alignment, because Ive heard that it is less likely to damage ones hands and wrists to punch this way, also it feels more powerful (though this could be entirely psychological). Opinions? __________________ Enemies Strengthen, Allies weaken.

05-06-2005, 11:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
AznWarrior Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East Posts: 37	What do you mean.... are you talking hooks and uppercuts as opposed to jabs and straights??? Im lost lol. __________________ "When in doubt, attack" - Gen. George Patton

05-06-2005, 11:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
AznWarrior Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East Posts: 37	Ohhhhhh, I get it now. Hes saying, would you put your fist in a horizonatal position(like a boxer), or vertical, in other words turning your fist sideways so when your fist is clenched it would be as if you were holding a hammer. Im gonna have to go with traditional(horizontal) it's more natural and powerful. __________________ "When in doubt, attack" - Gen. George Patton

05-09-2005, 04:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
SamuraiGuy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,865	Yeah for Krav Maga they teach you to punch vertical, at least on straight punches anyway... dont know about the others.... they say you can turn your hand a bit, but prolly not more then 45 degrees in.. (obviously in).... There are other reasons for the vertical punching too.. but thats just how it impacts the punching. __________________ "a few User CP's that are pretty significant ones(like a BoarSpear or SamuraiGuy one). " - GracieHunter I choke people, I dont poke people. -- Me Were you born to resist or be abused? I swear I'll never give in, I refuse. -- Foo Fighters I want a girl that spends more time on her back than Royce Gracie. I'll knee you in the face like your name was Josh Koschek -- Me

05-06-2005, 11:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Penance Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 280	I dont know what you mean by vertical and horizontal

05-06-2005, 11:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
mma_fan81 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 29	What the hell? Are you trying to say you were born with deformed mutant hands that have the fingers stacked on top of each other. Get an amputation, man.

05-06-2005, 01:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
RYO9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 116	why just stick to one. i use a horizontal fist, but i also use a vertical fist. it all depends on the situation. Mullins

05-06-2005, 01:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
THT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: it aint where I been, but where I'm about to go Posts: 279	horizontal with the twist at the end to cut them. without gloves I would be extra careful now to not let my elbow go out and cause the pinky metacarpals to impact.

05-08-2005, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Patrick G. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 93	When throwing a straight punch, a diagonal fist position is actually the most natural....don't believe me? rest your arms natually to the side and see where they fall...thank me later...

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