How to Fake a Powerful Punch

You might not know how to punch powerfully, since that takes years of training and practice, but you can certainly fake it if you try. Whether you're shooting a kung fu movie or just want to impress some friends, a powerful punch is easy to do.

Instructions

1. Stand in a neutral stance or with one foot slightly in front of you, depending on what's comfortable for you. Cock your punching hand back by your shoulder, or hold it to your hip for dramatic effect.

2. Make a kung fu grunting noise as you start your punch. Execute the punch by taking a giant step forward with the foot that's on the same side as your punching hand. Swing your fist in an arc that starts just outside of your shoulder. At the end of the swing, make a short jab motion as you stomp the ground with your foot that stepped forward in order to give the punch a sound effect.

3. Leave your fist at its target for a few seconds instead of pulling it back quickly, as you would do for a real punch. Make a crazed karate face to show how much power and exertion went into the punch.

4. Add a piece of poster board, cardboard or a thin piece of wood to the fake powerful-punch demo by having a partner hold the object in front of you. Punch through the paper or wood dramatically, and try to hit the object in a way that produces a loud popping sound.

5. Punch a person in the stomach or chest with your fake powerful punch by just slapping them as you make contact. Coordinate with your demo partner, so that she recoils from your fist as it approaches her, in order to give the effect that you're really punching hard, but without actually injuring her.