Jiffy Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 ^^ I agree The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNerny Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 I use the jab more often then I use the backfist. It seems to flow in the combinations I use much more smoothly than the backfist can. However there are times during sparring when an opening for the backfist will arise and I can use it effectively. McNerny A good technique is beautiful but a beautiful technique is not always good. -Hirokazu Kanazawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseoForce Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Empirical evidence definately points to the jab as the better striking weapon. If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNerny Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Very true. ^^^^^^^^ McNerny A good technique is beautiful but a beautiful technique is not always good. -Hirokazu Kanazawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RicksonFan Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Jab beats the backfist every time. So does a hammer fist. Or just a "left straight" ala Bas Rutten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Pros for Jab: slightly more power, possibly faster, straight line attackPros for Backfist: possibly more damage, less orthodox/less predictable, more versatilewhy do you say the backfist can do more damage when you also state the jab is stronger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Jab beats the backfist every time. So does a hammer fist. Or just a "left straight" ala Bas Rutten.not every time. think back a few years in boxing. tommy hitman hearns was known for his "flicker jab" which was basically a mix of the jab and backfist. It was a whipping jab from a lowered lead hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerlineage Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I use the backfist to rattle people's brains in their heads, and jabs to distract them so that I can throw a hard right. I find jabs a little faster, and backunckles (as we call them) waaay more powerful. But I think it may change for the individual and the style. American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."Ed Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsey Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 generally i'll use a jab to try and create an opening. i wouldn't usually use a backfist unless there's an opening already there. "Gently return to the simple physical sensation of the breath. Then do it again, and again, and again. Somewhere in this process, you will come face-to-face with the sudden and shocking realization that you are completely crazy. Your mind is a shrieking, gibbering madhouse on wheels." - ven. henepola gunaratana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathal Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I use the backfist to rattle people's brains in their heads, and jabs to distract them so that I can throw a hard right. I find jabs a little faster, and backunckles (as we call them) waaay more powerful. But I think it may change for the individual and the style.I scored on my sensei (a feat in of itself) by doing a grab & backfist the other night...very intense blow to the face. .The best victory is when the opponent surrendersof its own accord before there are any actualhostilities...It is best to win without fighting.- Sun-tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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