Jab vs. Backfist

[Jiffy]

Oh definately! The cross is definately more powerful than the jab.

[Symphony-x]

So far, I've only ever used the backfist in Points sparring and the jab mainly in Continuous

[elbows_and_knees]

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.

[Jiffy]

Oh cool, I didn't know it had a name.

[Jay]

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

[NightOwl]

Personally, I love the jab! If you land it nicely on the nose, it softens up your opponent for a nice cross!

[bushido_man96]

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

I 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.

[SC_CKD]

At the school i go to we practice plenty of backfists and kick-backfist combinations

[RealWingChun]

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

I 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.

[baronbvp]

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.