How to Deliver a Knockout Punch
If you're ever in a position where you need to defend yourself, knowing how to deliver a knockout punch is essential. If you know how to perform this action, you will eliminate the need for an extended confrontation and be able to escape the situation as soon as possible. Knowing the basics of a knockout punch is also helpful if you want to become a professional fighter.
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Instructions
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Take a step back with your right foot if you're right-handed, left foot if left-handed. Point the toes of that back foot slightly outward so that it sits at a 45 degree angle. Try not to be so obvious about taking this stance, because you must catch your opponent by surprise for a knockout to happen.
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Get comfortable and bend your knees slightly. Let your punching arm (the strongest arm) hang loosely to your side, open-handed. If you clench your fist the opponent will know that you plan to perform an aggressive move.
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Wait for a moment when the opponent has his guard down and is least suspecting of the punch--for instance, when he turns his head to look at something, or in the middle of a sentence if you're speaking. Present yourself as a calm, level-headed, non-threatening person if you truly want to catch your foe by surprise.
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Clench your fist and throw your punch at an upward angle to the opponent's face. You must be quick. Do not reach back too much because it will give the opponent time to react. Swivel your right hip (or left if left-handed) forward to give yourself more power. As your fist goes toward the face, it should twist inward so that the back of your hand is pointing up.
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Be sure to follow through when you throw your punch, just as you would if you were throwing a baseball. Your ability to actually knock someone out depends mostly on how strong you are physically.
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Leave the situation immediately, and call for help if you are in danger.
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Tips & Warnings
Treat your knuckles immediately with ice, as they may be swollen.
Do not attempt to deliver a knockout punch to an opponent until you attend a certified self-defense class and have plenty of practice from an instructor.
Delivering a knockout punch could get you into serious trouble with the law if done for the wrong reasons. This move should be done only as a way to defend yourself when in danger.
