How to Throw a Punch in Boxing

"A basic punch starts with a good, balanced stance and precise technique. It's more than the arm movement - the whole body works together to land the punch." -Joe Guson, pro boxing trainer

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Boxing Hand Wraps
• Boxing Trunks
• Boxing Gloves
• Boxing Mouthpieces

1. Analyze your opponent's weaknesses.

2. Choose the right punch to throw at that moment.

3. Start your punch with your feet planted and balanced.

4. Complete your arm movement, gaining power with use of your legs, hips and shoulders.

5. Use your free arm to protect your head and body.

6. Focus on your target and connect forcefully.

7. Recover quickly, then decide if you're ready to follow up with another punch or need to go defensive.

Tips & Warnings

• "In the movies you see boxers throwing wild punches that look dramatic, but in reality are evidence of horrible technique. Keep your punches tight, controlled and accurate The best punch to throw is the one your opponent is most vulnerable to at that moment." -Joe Guson

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[richardchan]

on 4/6/2008 On a side note, some people will call the 1 inch punch a trick or a motion. But it does do the damage for what it is and it is quite powerful.

[richardchan]

on 4/6/2008 As we are aware, the external approach involves muscular and body alignment. Using power based, torque generation with hips, etc. For example, the 1 inch punch or any punch (jab, strike, etc) may break a persons ribs from the surface and internally it will shock the internal system. If individuals learn how to apply shorter distance striking, it has the most powerful impact and there is invaluable context. But if some think of it as a 1 trick pony then it will not be useful for that person other than showboating. However, more athletes such as boxers, mixed martial artists are beginning to apply shorter distance punching or power with their lead.

[richardchan]

on 4/6/2008 Excellent comment with body mechanics and technique. With punching with the lead some may call it 1 inch punch in martial arts. It has been around long before Bruce Lee brought it to Hollywood. Short power punch such as the 1 inch punch will do damage using your lead. It will involve the wrist joint, 3 bottom knuckled is performed. Traditionally to apply the knowledge and technique is focusing the internal aspect. The centering of the qi for qi (blood) circulation in the body is by developing INTERNAL POWER that is referred as the internal qi. One is practiced with the breathing, qi meditation, breathing and visualization (developing power, centers various parts within the body) and this is the internal approach.

[floody-is-sexy]

on 11/10/2007 right to throw a punch u have to have a good stance i suggest (SOUTHPAW) its a great way to protect yourself and also defend yourself.When u are ready to throw a punch stand with left leg in front use full body movement full rotation around 180 degrees....connect with the corners of your opponents eyes that should start some major swelling if u dont back off.......well thats how to throw a good,fast,powerful,punch................for your blocking use the stance called the philley shell nothing gets past it!?!?!?!

[floody-is-sexy]

on 11/10/2007 right to throw a punch u have to have a good stance i suggest (SOUTHPAW) its a great way to protect yourself and also defend yourself.When u are ready to throw a punch stand with left leg in front use full body movement full rotation around 180 degrees....connect with the corners of your opponents eyes that should start some major swelling if u dont back off.......well thats how to throw a good,fast,powerful,punch................for your blocking use the stance called the philley shell nothing gets past it!?!?!?!