Knowing different kung fu punches will help you better defend yourself. Kung fu is a Chinese word referring to any study requiring time and practice, but the term is most commonly used to describe Chinese martial arts. There are many different kung fu fighting styles, including wing chun, shaolin, wudang and tai chi chuan. Each version has its own forms which include various punching techniques that can be applied in different situations to attack or defend. Wing Chun:- The basic punch in wing chun kung fu is the straight punch. The wing chun straight punch is thrown with the knuckles aligned vertically rather than horizontally. With this punch, force is generated from the triceps. This punch relies on a balanced stance and good footwork to get in close, according to Wing Chun Life. This punch capitalizes on the shortest, most direct path to strike the opponent and can be used to strike any part of the body. Shaolin:- Shaolin kung fu has a wide variety of forms, attack and defense moves. According to Shaolin.org, there are more varieties of fist strikes in shaolin kung fu than in other martial arts. The 12 shaolin fist strikes include the trust punch, upward-cannon punch, horn punch, diagonal punch, sweeping punch, whip punch, wave punch, chopping punch, hanging punch, smashing punch, armpit punch and throwing punch. These punches allow the fighter to attack or defend from any angle with force and precision. Wudang:- Wudang kung fu is considered one of the soft martial arts styles that focuses on generating force from within. Soft martial arts work on building inner strength, are typically defensive, and use whole body movements, according to Daoist Gate. One punch characteristic of the wudang fighting style is the uppercut punch. This punch uses an upward motion to strike the opponent, is usually applied in combination with other hand strikes, and uses the whole body to generate force for the strike. Tai Chi Chuan:- One of the most common tai chi chuan punches is the double ram fists punch. This punch is performed by first drawing your arms behind your back and then punching the opponent in his temples or upper jaw with both of your fists, according to Clears Tai Chi. The double ram fists punch allows you to strike your opponent twice with one move, while also utilizing your raised forearms to block your head from any incoming punches. This is a dangerous punch, however, because striking an opponent in both temples can destroy
Posted on: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:54:45 +0000
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