What part of the hand do you prefer to strike with?

[bushido_man96]

I tend to punch a lot when training, but we don't punch to the head as a target when we spar. But if training on a bag, I like to punch, because it tends to work better for doing rounds of bagwork.

[xo-karate]

I tend to punch a lot when training, but we don't punch to the head as a target when we spar. But if training on a bag, I like to punch, because it tends to work better for doing rounds of bagwork.

and you have cloves when working with heavy bag?

[bushido_man96]

I tend to punch a lot when training, but we don't punch to the head as a target when we spar. But if training on a bag, I like to punch, because it tends to work better for doing rounds of bagwork.

and you have cloves when working with heavy bag?

No, not usually. At times I'll put them on, but its not a hard and fast rule of mine to wear them while working the bag.

[Wastelander]

I'm afraid this is a bit tough to answer, since it depends on what I'm striking. I suppose I prefer palm heel strikes and hammerfists, as a general rule, but there are definitely exceptions.

[Tkdampbjj]

I like in S.D. to use hammer fists, palm strikes, and even gouges, to attack targets like the face or head, and my fists more to go to the body. Soft weapons for hard targets, and hard weapons for soft targets.

[jimfaul]

I have always favored striking with the two knuckles in a traditional punch for sparring purposes. However in a real fight I would favor striking with palm of my hand. I feel this is a more powerful strike since I have to worry less about breaking my hand.

[SonGoku92]

I prefer open hand strikes; shuto, nukite, palm heel etc. just makes it that much quicker to go from strikes to grabs. and my palms don't get all sweaty that way either. lol

[brickshooter]

I prefer the traditional first two knuckle punch & knifehand. This is what I train with daily. I'm sure I won't be able to change my mind in a self-defense situation even though I think that a palm heel & hammer fist may be better.

[ShotokanMaster]

I like reverse punch abd back fist strike or 2 punch from the head with my left and strike to the chest using reverse punch

[sensei8]

I prefer striking over punching because it's much more easier to transition directly into a grasp/clinch.

That's just me.