KihonMechanics #5 | The Straight Punch - Why & How [Part 1 of 3]

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There are four main reasons for using the hips.

1. wrist takes impact only from lengthwise into your forearm from the face of the knuckles
2. point of impact at first two knuckles; not fore-knuckles
3. condition your knuckles and wrists to take heavy impacts
4. do not block with your backfists

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