How to Make a Fist in Karate
Whether you're a boxer, a martial artist or a cardio-kickboxing enthusiast, knowing how to make a proper fist will lend power to your straight punch while keeping your hand safe.
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Things You'll Need
- Martial Arts Encyclopedias
- Boxing Hand Wraps
- Boxing Heavy Punching Bags
- Martial Arts Supplies
- Martial Arts Uniforms
- Martial Arts Videos
Instructions
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Open your hand with your fingers extended and touching each other.
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Separate the thumb from the other fingers.
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Bend the four fingers inward and touch the tips to the top of your palm.
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Press your thumb over the index finger. Don't allow the thumb to extend past the finger knuckles.
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Keep your wrist straight.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't allow the little finger to separate from the other fingers.
Keep your fist closed, but relaxed before actually making contact with the target.
Practice punching a heavy bag to make sure your striking surface is the first two knuckles of the fist.
If you have any condition that impairs or limits your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
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Nov 22, 2005
This fist is the standard fist being taught by martial artists across the country, but it is not the best fist that you can make. The traditional fist of Shorin Ryu (used in Seiken Tsuki) is superior in that it provides a more even and comfortable striking surface, while placing a more even tension across the metacarpals. To make this fist, curl the little, ring and middle fingers tightly as normal. Then, point your index finger toward your elbow, and curl your thumb over top of it. By making a fist in this manner, it assures that you have no protruding lower knuckles, and have a very square fist. Also, it is compatible with a wider variety of hands, as it does not involve compressing the tip of the index finger against the flexed pollicis muscles.
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Nov 22, 2005
Clench your fist so that your gripping tight to your little finger, this keeps your two leading knuckles in front. Also keep your wrist straight. This will prevent injury to the wrist.
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Nov 22, 2005
Clench your fist so that your gripping tight to your little finger, this keeps your two leading knuckles in front. Also keep your wrist straight. This will prevent injury to the wrist.
