Theory Overly autistic punching question

[godhatesacoward]

Was watching some mma power punchers and noticed something...

We all know for power you punch with your body

But is it better to move the body and throw the punch all in one motion (like I had been doing up till now) or to rotate the body then explode with the punch less than a moment after

 

[Intermission]

Was watching some mma power punchers and noticed something...

We all know for power you punch with your body

But is it better to move the body and throw the punch all in one motion (like I had been doing up till now)

When you shadow box into a rhythm to relax, yes.

 

[NadaRekowski]

Hot damn. Best is to simply punch with the full motion of your arms. left, right, left and so on, open palms.

Move your hips in opposite direction to generate more power until you'll reach the climax of dynamic power output.

But seriously, this old dude has superb videos on youtube.

He's an inspiration to me growing older, boxing as a hobbyist for roughly 20 years.

 

[NadaRekowski]

Was watching some mma power punchers and noticed something...

We all know for power you punch with your body

But is it better to move the body and throw the punch all in one motion (like I had been doing up till now) or to rotate the body then explode with the punch less than a moment after

Perfectly you have to generate a line of physical force. It comes out of your legs, hips, shoulders first and you're forcing the extended arm after that into your target.
So body goes first. Otherwise you'll loose power.

MMA is a bit more complicated due to its dynamics of positions, threats etc.
A short not fully extended hit will still deal damage.

Are you trolling?! I think you do.

 

[godhatesacoward]

alright thank you!

 

[Iactus Inferus]

Striking in one motion is harder to read, usually faster and has less power, but is often rewarded with good timing/positioning. Moving each section of your body in correct sequence forms a stronger kinetic chain and develops more power, but is usually slower and easier to read if it is not disguised by the motion of a different technique or movement.

I would listen to your coach on the best way to approach this. I've had some that are prescriptive and want each technique done a specific way, and others that are descriptive and leave different aspects to personal interpretation.

 

[noc]

Body rotation and then arm, that has power

 

[Hotora86]

I was taught hips first but at the end of the day, what matters is whether you land or not.

 

[godhatesacoward]

related note: Just fixed an issue of me not extending my hips enough with punches and holy shit this feels like a super power