Jiffy Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Oh definately! The cross is definately more powerful than the jab. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphony-x Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 So far, I've only ever used the backfist in Points sparring and the jab mainly in Continuous Willing - Believing - AchievingOrange Belt: Freestyle/Sport Karate - Kickboxing - Boxing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbows_and_knees Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 PS - this is an unconventional way of doing the technique. It is not the way I was orginally taught the technique, but one that I have since proven to be more powerful than the traditional method (for me at least)same here. Some boxers call it a shotgun jab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffy Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Oh cool, I didn't know it had a name. The mind is like a parachute, it only works when it's open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Open handed backfist if i can still call it that is very fast i love that move it lacks power but can gain you time to follow up The key to everything is continuity achieved by discipline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwl Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Personally, I love the jab! If you land it nicely on the nose, it softens up your opponent for a nice cross! Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.~Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Open handed backfist if i can still call it that is very fast i love that move it lacks power but can gain you time to follow upI had an instructor that taught this technique as part of a PPCT course. It was aimed at the side of the neck, and used to cause temporary blackout. I had to be the guinea pig once, and I almost went completely out. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC_CKD Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 At the school i go to we practice plenty of backfists and kick-backfist combinations Theres nothing worse to fight than an angry martial artist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealWingChun Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Open handed backfist if i can still call it that is very fast i love that move it lacks power but can gain you time to follow upI had an instructor that taught this technique as part of a PPCT course. It was aimed at the side of the neck, and used to cause temporary blackout. I had to be the guinea pig once, and I almost went completely out.Interesting. In some Okinawan Karate schools at least, a relatively light back fist attack to pressure points is considered more lethal than a thrust punch aimed at the same points. The truth hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baronbvp Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 I prefer the jab as a premeditated punch, and the backfist when the opportunity presents itself. For instance, if I am fighting straight-on the jab works best. If I am turned away from my opponent somewhat (so that the side or back of my lead shoulder faces him more than it did), or if my jab goes past his head, then I like to come back with the backfist. I normally fight left-handed, so if I am turned slightly to the left or covered up after blocking a punch with my right arm or leg, or if I miss with the right jab to the left side of his head, then a right backfist works well.Not sure if YOU can picture it, but I know what I mean. Only as good as I make myself be, only as bad as I let myself be.Martial arts are like kinetic chess. Your move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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