Vertical or Horizontal Fist?

[Zaine]

I think there is no better punch out of the two. They both excel in some places. You just have to know when to use one and when to use the other.

[Jiffy]

I think there is no better punch out of the two. They both excel in some places. You just have to know when to use one and when to use the other.

Spot On!!

[Jiffy]

it is faster which in turn means it is more powerful and is more biomechanically stable

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Please Explain Further.

[patusai]

If I'm understanding this I have trained on both types. I find that I get more destructive power with the Horizontal. Maybe it's me, maybe it's all in my mind.

[back_fist]

Flat punches can generate more sheer power, vertical punches can fit easier going up under the ribs or throat and best used for certain angles. At least this is how we utilize those two types.

[Zaine]

In Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu a vertical punch is for power, it is called a shiringi (excuse the spelling, im tired) and horizantal is called matsumura, vertical is used for power and horizantal is used for technigue, you just haveuse the right punch at the same time.

[patusai]

Yes indeed some technique are executed better with a vert. punch. Just below the solar plexes the "pocket" is a real good fit and if done right can cause a great deal of damage.