How to do an Aikido punch Street style

[@darkeye306]

As someone who has been boxing for over 10 years (and competed at a high level) and a blue belt in Brazilian Jui Jitsu, I can tell you now, if you try to punch someone's face with the back of your hand, you could cause some serious damage to your hand. If you are going for that position, you could just go for the haymaker punch. You would aim at the opponent's mouth or chin and that would do the job.

[@julestube3799]

Sure, if you hit the forehead, good chance to break your metacarpus 😨

[@harumori1558]

I agree with this comment entirely. While I find Azu's practical-aikido approach refreshing and a step in the right direction for the art, that punch is just a mistake. It is especially perplexing to see it coming from an aikidoka, as there are several actual aikido techniques that can be attempted from that position instead of that back-of-the-hand punch.

[@FellVoice]

I was just about to make this reply. Sure if you're going to hit with that technique, don't use the back of your hand, use bottom/pinky or top/thumb side to do the damage depending on your optimal angle.

[@steelroc78]

As someone with about 8 years of boxing training, 3 years of kickboxing training and 3 years of Aiki-jujitsu training I entirely agree with this comment. A haymaker would be best and a Bas Rutten style palm strike might even be effective. I am no karate practitioner, but a Haito strike thrown in the wide arcing form Asu demonstrate might also work, but the backfist thrown in this manner is dangerous, for I see a back fist better suited for other techniques. To conclude one should also strengthen their back fist through proper conditioning before attempting to use it.

[@azuspointofview5110]

You are right and I fully agree. I have used this punch and it worked, I did have my attacker's teeth marks in my hand and my hand was bleeding, but it got me out of a very sticky situation. I should have mentioned this in the video.

[@susanohara4274]

Both O'sensei and Shioda sensei said that Atemi (attacking the vital points of the body) is 70% of Aikido. The open hand is often used to hit and deflect blows. The handblade (tegatana) consists of the edge of the hand and the forearm. Instead of a straight line punch, you can use the palm heel. Hitting the jaw, like an uppercut with palm heel, is known as Shomen Ate in Tomiki Aikido.

[@ClintsCrypt]

My primary art is karate (36 years) and I also have been training in aikido for about 9 years. It is refreshing to see aikido taught in realistic, real life applications. Good concepts. But I do have one recommendation based on law enforcement experience (25 years) and my karate experience. That is never try to focus your impact with the ring finger and little finger knuckles. I have had numerous officers break the bones in those fingers when incorrectly punching combative prisoners to try and gain compliance and stop the altercation. Ask any hard hitting top instructor in the Japan Karate Association or any other karate association and they will tell you that you should strike with proper wrist alignment and the knuckles of the largest fingers. If my officers had done this as they were trained, they would not have broken their hands and been placed on light duty until they healed.

[@Tj_McQueen]

cookiethiefcooper you beat me to it lol. Punching with the small fingers is a sure fire way of breaking your hand, especially in a high adrenaline situation.

[@andrewstowell7102]

Why are police punching people????

[@ClintsCrypt]

@@andrewstowell7102 Because there are violent offenders out there and they have to often defend themselves or third persons.

[@augustahebrewisraelitesnev4296]

I love these training videos! I've been a student of Karate for over 10 years and now learning Aikido while I'm in Truck driving school!

[@vinyard7777]

No back-fist to forehead or you may break the bones on the back on the fist. Palms to the head, fists to body or soft spots.

[@kurtsteiner8384]

Yes I totally agree with that first to soft areas open hands to hard bones. Or grab fist and stick them on the deck backwards.

[@augustahebrewisraelites2019]

Excellent Aikido class lesson!

[@peters303]

Impressive street skills tried & tested. Always learn something from your posts!

[@robiszi7932]

Very good video. One can learn good things from you. A real,street style. Respect to aikido,I'm practicing it,but this is from real life-real situations.Thank you!

[@kutayylmaz2059]

I love your videos greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷🇹🇷❤❤❤

[@azuspointofview5110]

Thanks bro.

[@nervo6321]

That is one powerful punch to the boat race.....

[@shadowninja251]

Looks like someone knows how to adapt his fighting style 😎

[@ziggydog5091]

Use the top of the knuckles not the back of you hand aim your swing at the nose, the temple or behind the ear - works like a charm 😊

[@Tubbs_1971]

Thanks. I am now going to the hospital for breaking all metacarpals in my right hand.

[@ArunKUMAR-vu2jv]

Thank you sir ,very brilliant way to instruct

[@morpheus3128]

LOL. That's right up there with the "judo chop".

[@primitivojdavis]

*YOU GUYS SHOULD COLLABORATE WITH FIGHT PERFECT*

[@SCPInfinityo]

So for my dojo, we use a similar lunching style as ninjitsu, where you don’t use a regular punch position but more like the second joint in the middle finger in a still regular lunch for all other fingers, we use this for a more stabbing technique instead of power, and from first hand experience, striking in areas like kidneys, liver, etc it hurts so much more like this way instead

[@GiC7]

Thanks for the great instruction.

[@blainetrahan2287]

Those punches will be devastating in real life. Wow but I would run if I saw either one of you. 😂😂

[@ignatiosmantzouranis8498]

Hey!!!!! First one!!!!!!! Omg these punches must be REALLY hard

[@GrzlyBeard]

Nice demonstration, this is how we punch with wing Tsun. Bottom three knuckles, vertical fist. Boom all the way from Wakanda 😄

[@alfonsosalas6522]

There is striking in Aikido mostly when I strik in the body I do aikido with a boxer's mind 😁

[@qaareereader8221]

Same here

[@menyuahgermaine8824]

So amazing

[@commanderwilliamtriker7449]

Guys, what do you think of striking with the palm of your hand as it is a very hard part. Could you explain? thank you guys you're awesome!!!!

[@kxmrock]

I Like That, focus the smaller 3 knuckles in punch

[@jasoneliasvoorhees1956]

Did that guy on the bike at 4:50 Flip Off the camera man?

[@HolisticHealth-Tech]

I want to learn Aikido! Where? Best channel

[@skyanton8453]

Sup Azu nice to see you back!

[@azuspointofview5110]

Thanks, good to be back.

[@siddharthha897]

Thank you for the videos, I am a subscriber. One question please...when the videos reference a punch to the solar plexus, it looks like you are aiming between the lower pecs, more on the sternum rather than the soft tissue below the sternum. Is that where we should aim a solar plexus punch, fist to sternum? Or fist just below the sternum? Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us so openly!

[@toufiklebciralgeria1541]

Nice

[@YoungGp]

1:18 😂😭 my mans solid

[@TARHEELPRIDE9898]

Super dope bro!!

[@giovanni2512]

The best punch is the one you don't throw because you are smart enough to cool the situation or because you run away, but in the unfortunate case you have to strike someone do it only with the first two knuckles, the third and fourth will brake and give you the boxer's fracture. Aim for the solar plexus, throat, knees, eyes, kidney and obviously balls. In the street there is no martial code of honor.

[@zenlot13]

Before the advent of modern boxing gloves boxers only punched with the last three knuckles. Same thing with karate, before karate modernized it was the last three knuckles. When you aim with the front two knuckles you hyperextend your wrist tendon and over time can cause it to tear

[@paolosmaldone7852]

You are a wing chun guy!!But the big overhand swing with the back of fist is a sure way to breack your hand against head(when without gloves).Btw i have too theeths scares from my bouncers days!!!

[@yardleybottles6025]

Mellow but hard! Jolly good!

[@veganwolf3268]

Azu, I'm convinced that punch hurts because you said, "Ouch!"

[@azuspointofview5110]

🤣🤣You are correct but it has worked for me and helped me to avoid some real pain.

[@bojanpijunovic6143]

Reason why you need to avoid hiting with last three knuckles is that you realy dont want to broke metacarpal bone on pinky finger, its easy as hell... People call that "boxer hand/boxer fist". Maybe work for you but please put attention for your viwers, someone can try that and put end on their sport or normal life for whole life because when you broke that bone you lose your full grip strenght. If you broke it from first two knuckles (almost imposible) you gonna recovery and continue regular life

[@kevintaichi9532]

Yes back punch is possible, as a slap, not like a punch, but like a chaine with ball (arm is chaine) hand is ball, with soft power it is very dangerous.

[@smac812]

A sharp punch to the shoulder and break the collar bone, Only takes 4lb pressure to burst your collar bone and they won't want to move after that....fast and sharp is the way to go with out fatality...😎

[@daniloprudencio3300]

Good one! I would go for throat as well. Of course, it's not a regular punch, and takes a lot of training.

[@paulcook9804]

Where do you train?

[@cookiemonsteruk]

Do you have a dojo

[@primitivojdavis]

*Wouldn’t recommend a back fist to the forehead* you could really damage your hand an then you’d be done for *great video nonetheless* 💯

[@KutWrite]

I don't understand how those back o' the hand punches don't break YOUR hand. Those metacarpals have nothing to back 'm up. Similarly, if you use the last 3 knuckles, you could catch the opponent with the pinkie knuckle, which only has the one tiny metacarpal backing it up... crack! Or am I missing something?

[@jackcunningham4876]

Instead of a wild swing with the right arm whats was wrong with your left hand punching the open side of the body? My aikido class were taught if somebody gives you something you take it looks like you are giving him with your right arm ?

[@johnnydominos]

I generally like your vids. I , being a novice, already know this is incorrect. Hit soft with hard, hit hard with soft. The back of the hand, really bro? I love your work! All do respect, pull this vid down, your embarrassing yourself. I say this with love :) Don't stop putting vids up. This video however..... no bueno.

[@robertesposito9871]

johnnydominos like you said, your a novice and your going to tell him he’s not doing it right, do you instruct your instructor too

[@johnnydominos]

Your absolutely right Robert. I should not have over extended my novice opinion. Whatever indifference a viewer might have to my opinion, there are others posting with more experience that are sharing the same thought. As a novice, even I saw the awkwardness of his directions. Basic rule of thumb I shared that no one else did but that every experienced warrior knows - and I'm sure even our main man here does as well.... 'hit hard with soft, and soft with hard'. I'm doing him a favor by letting him know. Many of us value his teaching and this was... no bueno. He might lose credibility if he continues to post such content. I don't want to see that. I only want to encourage more quality content and avoid content that is counter productive. Do you disagree?

[@johnnydominos]

@@robertesposito9871 Your absolutely right Robert. I should not have over extended my novice opinion. Whatever indifference a viewer might have to my opinion, there are others posting with more experience that are sharing the same thought. As a novice, even I saw the awkwardness of his directions. Basic rule of thumb I shared that no one else did but that every experienced warrior knows - and I'm sure even our main man here does as well.... 'hit hard with soft, and soft with hard'. I'm doing him a favor by letting him know. Many of us value his teaching and this was... no bueno. He might lose credibility if he continues to post such content. I don't want to see that. I only want to encourage more quality content and avoid content that is counter productive. Do you disagree?

[@ryanmijangos9432]

@@johnnydominos you dont have to be experienced to no hitting someones forehead with the back of your hand at full speed and strength will seriously injure your hand.

[@HenchestMan]

2:36 is a sheer unit

[@attygarland6909]

And it certaintly doesn't hurt (you) if you wear a heavy metal class ring on a finger on your punching hand ... 😉

[@stevebb2915]

why is everyone in the comments just listing the arts they do lol

[@mizomizo500]

good as usual guys, you are always prefer wing chun punch, aren't you?

[@azuspointofview5110]

I do love that Wing Chun punch.

[@mizomizo500]

@@azuspointofview5110 me too Azu, thanks for your reply, i am glad for that

[@sangrilaontheroad1259]

A punch on a plexus can be deadly , you know

[@lookupthereupinthetrees9860]

Yes, I immediately thought that. A long, long stint in prison. I also used to dispatch pigs on a daily basis on a pig farm by often improvised means, so I have a refined appreciation for just how fragile bodies are. No, not for me.

[@bluveto5758]

I was going to type a no back fist to the forehead comment then realised everyone else beat me to it lol.

[@a.f.7650]

I'd go and smiling wide hug'em all instead. :D

[@snaketheadversary6964]

I can confirm that African fathers smack they son with their open hand all the way back like in this video except it's upper body 😂😂😂😂

[@tonyrodney9610]

Never seen this approach to a Punch before, and definitely never heard anyone ever teach to aim with the bottom three knuckles before...for good reason. I've done Aikido for many years and I have no idea why this method would even be considered "Aikido style" considering Aikido has no punches. It has atemi, which is a general term for striking and a strike can be anything. A back fist, an elbow or even a knee. But Aikido doesn't really teach anything beyond a simple back fist, and not a strong one either. Just to distract. This looks more like a bad wing chun Punch. Take up boxing or karate if you want to learn to punch and Muay Thai for elbows and knees. Boxing is a great complement, did it for a while.

[@lildexter2792]

First comment 🙊💃

[@-westman3619]

Hey Aikidoflow guys, have you ever heard the podcast "Aikido Discussed"? They are out of Fresno, California, USA, and they've got a lot of interesting ideas about aikido. They're my favorite martial arts podcast just like you are my favorite martial arts youtube channel. Check 'em out if you get the chance, you might like them. Keep up the great work!

[@azuspointofview5110]

Thanks, I'll have a look.

[@florentinog.8870]

“Is Wayne Brady gonna have to choke a b****?”

[@loganstutorials2905]

That's how I punch

[@williampoynter7671]

This punch is your own idea because Aikido has no strikes

[@lonefoxbushcraft]

TORQUE!!!!!

[@sebastianbarzlay2334]

A kung fu straight blast would be a better, safer and quicker from that position

[@S.O.G1988]

Most people don't know how to punch coming from someone trying to teach people to punch with the back of there hand 😂

[@toddburnett4853]

Add boxing to this art. Your punching technique will change.

[@annaberastain4428]

When Iin the course of human events

[@jackcunningham4876]

Sorry first time you guys ever got a thumbs-down from me. You had the side of this body open ribs and you straighten your arm and swing you know in class you would have been in the armbar. Also just watch a video where you just told me don't punch somebody in the face.

[@WereWolf27181]

Is a telegraphing punch 🤜🏽 this you show . I think wing chun punch is more in straight line and is not telegraphing. If someone doing this punch 🤜🏽

[@erjkabaccino2681]

Am fed up with diet coke. I need a vodka

[@Popcorn_Assassin]

Dont hit his forehead with a fist or you break your hand. Palm is better for hard surfaces.

[@vinyard7777]

PowerPunch agreed

[@domingocavazos]

I wouldn't do a backhand to the face. You're likely break your small bones in your hand. Instead, aim it towards his ribs.

[@lildexter2792]

You should act at Hollywood dude You've better than most of them

[@azuspointofview5110]

🤣🤣🤣Thanks a lot bro, but I don't think that I am Hollywood material.

[@undisputed1291]

Youll break the back of your hand, if that hits face!!

[@yttung2268]

This does not work i swear

[@azuspointofview5110]

It has worked for me.

[@Nn-kk2ci]

Can you try, or can you practice aikido?🤔 I think maybe no

[@gregflores8959]

Azu's Point Of View Hitting your granma doesn’t count.

[@Error-33]

its just u gotta have very god i mean godly reflexes then u can do alot of things showed in the vid i goto aikido too but most of the techniques doesnt work at real fight bc i dont have the good reflexes (i gotta practice my reflexes lol they r really not good) btw is blocking reflexes possible? i sometimes predict my reflexes and block them by moving my arm at the opposite direction

[@SupremeEgyptianGodsMan-vd3sk]

Yes it DOES work

[@kengunn31]

You hurt your hand when you struck with the back of it. Any strike with the back of my hand hurts like hell so I wouldn't do it. Also you were a little high. You need to be at the top of the abdomen - not high enough to hit bone. The solar plexus is a 'switchboard' of nerves that will incapacitate your opponent when you hit it.

[@towag]

No such thing as an "aikido" punch Azu.... A punch is a punch no matter what system!! It's how it's delivered will decide what the outcome will be....

[@Tj_McQueen]

Why does that white guy not like wearing shirts that actually fit? I’ve never seen a video where he’s wearing a nicely fitting shirt.

[@gmoritz71last52]

Exactly. If I had his bod ( like I did 25-35 years ago ) I'd not only wear those shirts, but some would be threadbare and have holes in them.

[@perrypelican9476]

I don't see a technique, just a wild punch that needs much too much distance to build power and if it misses you will be even more off balance than you were. You are a big guy and wild punches can work but I don't think it's good for smaller, weaker blokes. Also, is that really an aikido technique, or just a wild punch used in street fights. Have fun.

[@fredricclack7137]

NO such Thing 😝

[@michaelcasarez160]

I accidentally punched a trouble maker who was really funny, I dont start fights but we were messing around, he's also really funny, so he was blocking my arms, but they were still in motion, so I punched him right in the gut. He just stood still and looked forward, and said, Don't do that again plz, Michael.

[@azuspointofview5110]

🤣🤣🤣He must have felt the pain.

[@terrenceaustin9368]

RESPCT

[@mervinmarias9283]

When criticizing a person's punching technique, please do so from a striking martial art's perspective or as a physician. When you come from a grappler's standpoint you lose a lot of credibility.

[@wsfd4321]

I am certified in absolutely no sort of boxing, wrestling, or martial art. I know better than to make a hard strike with the back of my hand.....common sense. I think that might work alright to strike the abdomen of your opponent from that off-hand position. Otherwise, this seems like a good way to take yourself out of the fight! Perhaps sliding your right arm under their striking arm and taking their back would make good sense?? This guy hurt his own hand just slapping it against his other open hand! Imagine slapping the back of that hand into a chin bone or even a forehead......not going to be pretty my friend......

[@paulruprai1274]

Wear gloves lol ....batman style ....

[@annaberastain4428]

And illegal

[@millicent7368]

I don't see any principle at all of any Aikido being demonstrated here. Just someone who likes to punch people. There are much better videos on how to punch. What has this channel got to do with Aikido anyway? it should be called A security guards favourite tips and tricks that will land you in jail. Boo. What about the deeper aspects of Aikido philosophy? How about tell us about the serious stuff of Aikido for a change? Punching people is a cop-out and can land you in deep shit especially in U.K where the system is rigged against people who use self defence. As we know, the law is on the side of the criminals now. These guys are dangerous folks, don't buy into it. Learn the deeper side of Aiki and you'll never need to fight. These guys have lost it. totally. Learn real peace in your life.

[@bfswdab]

bullshido at its finest