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In Shotokan karate for example, though I haven't really practiced it, you are supposed to keep your shoulder blade down and throughout when you punch.
In boxing however, it looks like it is advised to raise your shoulder as you punch, at the end of your punches, so to protect your chin all the time.
These are two contrasting approaches.....on two different spectrum...I feel like I can hit with more power without having to raise my shoulder, but...maybe it's because I'm not used to it?
In boxing however, it looks like it is advised to raise your shoulder as you punch, at the end of your punches, so to protect your chin all the time.
These are two contrasting approaches.....on two different spectrum...I feel like I can hit with more power without having to raise my shoulder, but...maybe it's because I'm not used to it?