shadowspawn Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 So I got into a conversation with my grandma the other day (used to be head nurse at a hospital here) about whether the punch as we know it today is a natural technique or a developed one. I am leaning toward the latter. I mean when you tell a little kid to hit something as hard as they can, usually their first instinct is to run up to it and hit it with a hammer fist. Even for those that have seen games/TV shows/movies where people punch one another, they still have a tendency to hit it with a hammer fist. Additionally, you're much more likely to hurt yourself (namely your wrist and knuckles) by punching someone in the face than you would if you were to use a hammer fist. As far as I can see, all evidence points to the punch being a technique that we adopt by way of imitation rather than one that we naturally use for attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I think you're mostly right. My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I'd agree. It takes a lot to learn how to punch, let alone learn how to punch properly because its kinda a weird movement when you think about it. Along with the hammerfist I think a slap is a pretty natural movement too. "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I'd agree. It takes a lot to learn how to punch, let alone learn how to punch properly because its kinda a weird movement when you think about it. Along with the hammerfist I think a slap is a pretty natural movement too.I agree. Wild haymakers seem pretty natural to. And speaking of slaps, you can seriously mess someone up with a slap thrown as you would a hook. Man do those things hurt. Checkout my Insta and my original music: https://www.instagram.com/andrewmurphy1992/Poems, Stories, other Writings: https://andrewsnotebook6.wordpress.com/Youtube: @AndrewMilesMurphy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Not unlike many of our kicks we learn. Also, as humans, we develop our gross motor skills early on (the hammerfist), and fine motor skills come on later (the punch). But, just because it isn't necessarily natural, doesn't mean it isn't good. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I believe that a natural anything has to be developed to some degree for what one wants to do with 'it'. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I believe that a natural anything has to be developed to some degree for what one wants to do with 'it'. I agree. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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