How to Punch with a Bare Hand for Self-Defense

Punching a bag with gloves is not the same as punching in a self-defense situation with bare hands. Here's my tip for how to punch safely with a bare hand!
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Learning how to punch can be confusing. Especially when the gloves come off.
Some people turn the fist, some don't. Some hit with the big knuckles, some don't. Some say you should never punch to the head in a street fight, some say that's crazy talk.
So, what exactly is the best fist for a real street fight? All of them. And none of them. Here’s the rule-
The best fist is the one that fits. And that depends on two factors: your position and the intended target. It's all about angles and contours.
Make it your goal to be able to adapt to any situation. Be able to hit any target from any position.
But be warned, punching in the air will not teach your hands how to punch. You’ve got to hit something solid. The more variety, the better.
Even when you spar with gloves on, bring awareness to your hands. Don’t just think about hitting, think about fitting.
And here's a little secret for you...
Some say you shouldn’t punch to the head in a real fight, that you should only use a palm heel to avoid breaking your hand.
The truth is I teach that, too... but only to beginners! Once you know how to pick the right fist for the job, you can punch to the head without much danger.
So, don’t let anyone tell you you’re punching the wrong way… just do the work to make sure you learn how to punch the right way.
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You look like a kind dad trying to teach his son life lessons. Not kidding.

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[@EthanAdey]

No

[@jorionjorequim201]

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[@kingzingo1784]

@@jjhassyGAMING nah, you're just a dumbass.

[@andreabustillos6770]

Him:"Let's pretend for some demented reason you want to punch me in the face." *references another video of his* Me:"You stole my pie"

[@AndoMierzwa]

Wow! You really pay attention! :)

[@jibollari6941]

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[@serene1178]

Ahh I just watched that vid yesterday hahaha

[@61special_]

Thanks for the tips! My grandma didn’t stand a chance!

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[@zenaphobic]

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[@rohitsanhal]

Plot twist: they ain't lying

[@AndoMierzwa]

Learning how to punch can be confusing. Especially when the gloves come off. Some people turn the fist, some don’t. Some hit with the big knuckles, some don’t. Some say you should never punch to the head in a street fight, some say that’s crazy talk. So, what exactly is the best fist for self-defense? Here’s a video with my answer. Keep punching! #martialarts #karate #kungfu #kravmaga #tkd #selfdefense

[@StuartMcDermid]

Hey Ando, your point about the contours of the face was well made. Have you read Dempsey's Championship Fighting? If not, it breaks down punching in a scientific way I've not seen elsewhere.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Stuart McDermid Yes, Dempsey is a great resource. Thanks for the reminder to go buy a copy! I think I remember him talking about the drop punch and hitting with the bottom knuckles. Great stuff. Thanks for watching, sir.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Huw Evans So many strikes, so little time, right? :) Looseness and tension is a whole other subject. I'll put that on my future video list. Thank you!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Dick Grayson Ha! As soon as I become invincible, I'll let you know!

[@AndoMierzwa]

***** One or two... yes, I do!

[@TFSMikeRath]

I finally found someone saying the same thing I've been teaching and saying for years!! I even heard guys at a Sports Authority talking about hitting a heavy bag only when they have wraps and gloves on so they don't break their wrist. I challenged that remark and showed them right there I could hit it just fine with power without gloves or wraps and not hurt my wrist. Those things help beginners learn how to keep their wrists aligned and because they do the "super punch" as you call it, the one size fits all. I did a video talking about how targeting dictates how you will strike a target and its something even elite soldiers like SEALs use in their hand to hand training drills.

[@ashhart6792]

Thanks.

[@inspiringrex1198]

I broke my screen when he said punch him :(

[@awesomeme5336]

I broke my hand trying to punch him....:(

[@tana6ix]

How are you typing then 👏🏼 well done

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poor pig buy a new one

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SDM_Kenz He used his right hand. He must have broken the left one, as every character he typed that requires use of the Shift key can be found on the right side of the keyboard.

[@DK_Sinta]

InspiringRex I’m dying

[@TheJoebuddha]

This guy has the best looking teeth !

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! That's just the camera playing tricks on you.

[@TheJoebuddha]

Nah man, you have a perfect all american smile! Be careful when you spar

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! Hands up, always! Thanks!

[@MrCali-bj6qj]

so knock em all out.

[@crystalskylark817]

Yes maybe that's were his opponents aim for most. Watch you're jaw XD

[@dqav8968]

Your information, presentation and overall videos are just incredibly good man! I had so much confusion with this stupid silly thing. My body knew a punch changes overtime but my mind did not, so thanks!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the kind words, my friend. Keep punching!

[@B.1707]

Is that Ben stiller?

[@palabrajot505]

Brandon C He is really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really... Ridiculously good looking.

[@nilsholgersson7316]

It's Ben Stillers twin that got separated at birth and raised by shaolin monks.

[@jay07261986]

"Ima be like that...like that, like that " lol...

[@ryanchristian2122]

yhat was so random it was funny

[@paulomaggio7652]

🤣🤣

[@Warden-NiNJeN]

"There is no super fist." unless you're one punch man 😂

[@Shiffyboi]

Great video! Just trying to learn incase some fool comes at me for no apparent reason.

[@AndoMierzwa]

That's a fine reason. Lots of fools out there!

[@EZLN]

Shiffy of course, no one would ever want to hit you, Stalin.

[@shiirothedisappointment5723]

Well everytime i go to my friend or others i always get into a fight with my friend's brothers, (yes im a girl) and i always liked to fight....but they all know karate. And not me....soo its useful to watch this channel

[@tatishortcake3196]

Me.

[@yovanbidenovic4940]

Btw that's Stalin, if I remember correctly

[@yoshibutkagekira7899]

I punched a brick once, and i actualy broke somthing! Now i got a cast over my fist

[@AndoMierzwa]

Happy healing. 👊🏼

[@bangtanforlife7188]

I also punched a brick when I was small I was trying to be cool at school and said that I'm strong so I hit the brick and got this huge green red pimple thing on my hand

[@Pineapple-hx9ty]

@@bangtanforlife7188 huge green red pimple thing? that's a blood lesion or bruise.

[@godisgood540]

Well just last week I murdered a rock. I injured a stone, HOSPITALIZED a brick! I'm so mean I make medicine sick 😁 (Whoever gets this reference is a real one, lol)

[@judybangs9007]

Why imagine punching such a beautiful face xD

[@AndoMierzwa]

Ha! Thank you!

[@ovidiudante]

Great lesson, reminds me of a character from a martial art series who performed all basic karate strikes 1000 times a day each every day since 5 to 55 yrs old.

[@AndoMierzwa]

That’s quite a challenge!

[@kyzyl8386]

Best shoes is the one that fits.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Perfect! :)

[@kingzingo1784]

Are the one's *

[@masterbrainthevollmilch7091]

2:30 "There is no all purpose super fist" I smiled at that part cause the German word for RPG would literally translate to "tank fist" in English. Jokes aside, super video. Thanks for the tips and advices. Keep up the good work! Edit: changed the format

[@AndoMierzwa]

Tank fist! I love that! 👊🏼😁

[@OulofPalme]

Thank you Ben Stiller

[@mahabubhossain1349]

lol

[@xia9824]

When did ben stiller become a fighter

[@ktoth29]

I appreciate the positive approach and straightforward advice... too many self defense instructors dismiss any style other than the one they teach as incorrect and inferior and get defensive and quickly emphasize what a hard ass they are if you try to question them about it.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I know what you mean, Karl. Styles should not make us blind! Thanks for the comment, sir. Keep punching!

[@keepitpositive]

Best answer to the question: "How do you punch?" My compliments. You honor your instructors. You've been trained by the best.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻

[@m.c.darwin1897]

“The best fist is the one that fits” finally words to live by in and out of the sex dungeon

[@khaledshahnawaz514]

Finally, the right words about punching. Totally made sense. I subscribed while I was half way in the video. Thanks a lot, man. Wise words, in a proper presentation.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@Maximum950]

thanks now i can get revenge on my bully for making them do their homework for a week

[@AndoMierzwa]

I don’t recommend revenge.

[@absalon1992]

@@AndoMierzwa I do

[@GeoCreepypasta]

revenge? No self-defence in case they get violent with you for refusing to do their homework? YES

[@andreaharkins6887]

Very nice Ando! What an awesome reminder that martial arts are flexible; they have to be in order to really work. So, it makes sense that punching has flexibility too- finding the target based on the position will dictate how you punch. I do practice in the air and on the bag. Air helps me increase quickness, while the bag helps me feel the "real" thing! Thanks for your great insught.

[@JoelleWhiteKarateMama]

Thank you! I should put an evil clown face on my punching bag so I can play with this concept :-)

[@AndoMierzwa]

For sure, the hands need to develop brains of their own through mindful training. There's enough to think about in a fight without worrying about breaking your hands! Thanks for watching, Andrea!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Joelle White Yes, Jo! Keep a photo album of your favorite people near your heavy bag. ;)

[@JoelleWhiteKarateMama]

***** Trouble is, I don' t want to punch anyone in particular :-)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Joelle White That may change....

[@ArtisticPainter2364]

when i punch my elbow strains and u cant figure out why. is it because im punching too hard? or im not turning it?

[@AndoMierzwa]

+ArtisticPainter2364 Hmm... it's really hard to say without actually seeing you punch! Are you locking out your arm and maybe hyperextending your elbow? Try slowing down and really looking at your form. Add speed and power little by little until you find the problem. Sorry for your pain... but pain is a great teacher!

[@ArtisticPainter2364]

+Ando Mierzwa haha thanks! subscribed!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+ArtisticPainter2364 Cool. Welcome aboard!

[@JymVer]

I do this I really don't get how to do it properly lol

[@AndoMierzwa]

+97jimmy97 It takes time... don't give up!

[@moochshoom9574]

WOW... WHAT A GREAT THING YOU TAUGHT US .... FITTING THE PUNCH NOT JUST HITTING... IF IT FITS, IT AUTOMATICALLY HITS WELL.... THANKS USTAD ANDO... AND YOU KNOW WHAT IS USTAAD... ITS MEAN TEACHER IN URDU LANGUAGE... I LOVE YOUR FRIENDLY TEACHING STYLE SIR... THANKS ALOT.. BE HAPPY

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the lesson in Urdo! :) Happiness to you, too!

[@katrapas4631]

hehe i was fighting with a guy and he made a punch hitted me jaw at the bottom right and broke his nucle XD

[@AndoMierzwa]

You broke his knuckle with a jaw strike.... point for you!

[@jingwei4664]

how much milk do you drink lmao

[@Kaledrone]

@@jingwei4664 Enough to satisfy his mate.

[@taraconstruction5796]

You are the wisest martial art teacher I ever watch

[@AndoMierzwa]

I am honored, my friend. Thank you!

[@francissolis5402]

my classmate punch me in the face ... with no reason so I punched him 10 times and he got a bloody face

[@AndoMierzwa]

Just glad you're okay.

[@DK_Sinta]

Francis Solis damn u got issues

[@goosebumps1-154]

sure you did

[@jasonvoorhees8899]

Ok

[@MrCali-bj6qj]

one on one you won .....thats easy ....just a matter of time till that catches up to you.....be smart.... just good advice....I whooped a dude and he shot up my house.

[@BeanSoup_22]

Thanks I needed this, there this dude at school who keeps pressing me and am going to put these lesson to the test at the right time.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hope you stay safe!

[@sirienkhaaion4976]

Very informative. I really appreciate this, that'll add more variety to my training which helps and psyches me up A TON

[@AndoMierzwa]

Happy to hear that!

[@kailashpatirai]

Im a very good boxer and still were searching who says what about punch condition and i felt your opinion about punch is really best , i appreciate you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment!

[@RandyVogel]

Another excellent production! I was taught that the action of turning the fist orientation from vertical (0:23 in the vid) to flat (0:20) as the punch is being delivered causes the two bones of your forearm (the radius and ulna) to twist together and form a stiffer, more stable structure for receiving the equal-and-opposite force that the impact of the punch is going to deliver (to you!). By allowing the impact energy to be dissipated through your arm, you reduce the likelihood of injuring the hand or wrist. I agree that having proper orientation when you hit the target (so as not to apply excessive torque to the wrist) is the most important consideration in delivering a solid punch safely and effectively. Regular practice with a hanging heavy bag is the best way I've found for developing the required hand-eye-coordination and balance/spacing skills.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the comment, Randy. It's funny how every style can explain why their fist is technically sound... and in the air, everyone is right! The real proof is in the hitting. The right fist at the wrong time will break your hand just as fast as the wrong punch at the right time!

[@vigt548]

You're the first person I've actually address this.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for watching!

[@ren-sama4203]

Thank You Sensei🙏🏻

[@AndoMierzwa]

You’re very welcome!

[@smithspears2653]

never had it giving to me that straight forward ,thanks ill be pr acting more often now!more than llikely will throw a punching bag up!

[@AndoMierzwa]

That's awesome, Kell! Yes, get a bag. It has much to teach! :)

[@weinsalexisbonnin1557]

thank you very much im learning this just incase something bad happens to me :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

🙏🏻

[@poseidonidon]

Thank you sir I search this up today because my friend said I didn’t know how punch and I told him how to punch so he just slammed me in the jaw and it kinda hurt so I wanted to really know how to punch!!! Thanks Heaps!!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Your friend... doesn’t sound like a friend! 😁

[@prabalsingh2766]

I also want to know that when I puch heavy bag in what way I will move my legs and my body

[@diosamelheart4386]

Correct me sir. I punch with my two big knuckles(fore and middle) as impact point together with the whole flat of my close fist. but that is ideal if i punch with my arms stretched perpendicular from my body. But if I strike a straight punch on a taller guy my fist will flexed to bend at the wrist so my fist will land flat on the target. So I prefer to punch a straight cross to a taller guy so my fist will not bend at the wrist but the impact point is already the middle knuckles and the smaller knuckles.

[@EnderElohim]

Man you awesome :D i rarely subscribe anythink but you got me

[@AndoMierzwa]

Karakam Dragoborn I'm honored, sir! Thank you!

[@savagehippie420]

This is a great lesson, for someone like myself, I've never lost a fight, not to say I've been in all too many fights that is, the one fight I had I won. I hurt the fuck out of my hand, because I was getting overwhelmed by a flurry of gang-banger style punches, over the top, fast rolling motion, should I say, style punches, he was trying to scare me I think, as well as get to my face or anything else, I was backing off, over half a 2 lane streets width, using my space to lead him into a false sense of security, I went with what felt natural, which was backing off and away, and sometimes turning my back/ribs, to avoid that critical head/face punch, which is not always advisable but the punches as I said, I could feel, weren't intended to critically harm my ribs/stomach/shoulder bone etc: (we were school kids, hyped on adrenaline, trying to be the bigger men, even myself in a sense)so I let him throw his punches, and eventually, caved to the ground a little when I ran out of space, I waited for the right moment when I had no other choice practically(I'm sure if I continued in this manner, I would have succumbed to a good blow or two, because at this point, he knew he was getting nowhere, and was more or less questioning how he wanted to do it I imagine) it was then that I grabbed all that kinetic energy, in my arms from the ground(I even remember putting my knuckles of my right hand(I was in a crab-like position, almost out of balance)on the ground, and saying this is it, let's go then)and from my legs, straightening my body up and forcing myself to stand, and I went from the bottom right, sharp up to the side of his head, really hoping at first to hit the face, but in that moment you don't always think(which is the most dangerous thing)but because my Dad had taught me things, and I had gone to karate, just a little while(3/4 daily sessions tops, busting a kids nose bleeding as a reaction to again training, and the fact that he kicked me in my nuts I think)I seemed to almost automatically readjust for the temple, as I knew I didn't even want to fight in the first place, my brain was clearly like fuck it(dangerous too, think before you act, trust, nobody wants to go to jail for an accidental cripple/death, it's serious as fuck, beat that into your head)and sufficed to say, he dropped like a sack of potatoes. Even hitting his head on the cement curb, thankfully to God, somewhat lightly, and that was the end of it. About the kid in karate, the way I learned to flatten a guys nose, when he was a green belt, and I don't know I must've been a white, if I even got a belt at that stage, was due to my Father, he had been in tons of pretty violent fights throughout he's life, having to deal with bullies who were almost twice the width of him at times more than likely. He taught me if I want to break the guys nose, simply pull your punch back(I was taught to twist my hands from the side-fist slightly angled ready position to a quarter rotation left if your working with your right hand as dominant to get to a flat vertical fist, with a slightly bent elbow)and imagine your going to punch the nose, now simply think about punching through his head, then you send it, and trust me if you connect and your at the right position, he's either not getting back up, or you were too far away, and now his eyes are blurry to hell, so have your fun. Another thing on the nose, it is one of the most tactical positions to attack in my opinion. Because even if strength isn't your suit, and the other guy is a monster, if you can hit it, you've got a huge advantage, because he's eyes WILL water, at the very least slightly. The method goes as such, 2 left hooks, they don't have to be strong at all, just enough to bend his nose a bit maybe, just to disorient him, then you send your dominant hook, and you make sure you put some elbow grease behind it, street fights are almost never fair however, so this tactic is still useful, but you might rarely get the chance to use it if they are street smart. They will usually try to scare you as mentioned before, dancing about like they have endless stamina, flicking fingers at you, anything to distract you, disorient you, any advantage they can get. That's usually when they're homies come up behind you and either cheap shot knock you (TF) out, or jab you with a knife in your ribs and take your wallet. It's no joke, people are absolute scum when it comes to fair fighting, whether it be in clubs, pubs,festivals, anything. ALWAYS, be aware of your surroundings, and you will always, have the best upper hand, so long as you can keep the threats at distance, think about your hearing especially, because that's when you can become Jason fucking bourne and take 2 at once or worse, but don't you dare get cocky, play it safe, use your distance to recuperate and reevaluate, THEN take action, unless you have no choice, then you gotta think carefully. I hope this does help some of you, I had this fight maybe around grade 6, I would have been 8 years old, more or less, I can't recall. But what I do know is not a single person would easily come up to me again, especially when the whole primary and high school probably saw it on video... Never be afraid to back down from a fight, don't let your ego get the best of your better judgement, trust your gut, and if your getting constantly harassed, stick around a large group of friends or anyone really, if your really afraid, don't go into a corner by yourself, run out into the open, do what you must, if they want to threaten you with knives or anything, you rip they're fucking eyeballs out, and you run lol. I'll end my rambling essay here, great video Sensei Ando, I'm sure this would have taught many.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Appreciate the rambling! 😁 That’s all I do, too! Keep it up!

[@easterbuny2226]

It depends on the individual and the condition of the hand of the individual

[@AndoMierzwa]

Definitely.

[@ezequielsombra1419]

Thanks a lot I appreciate it my grandma stood no chance

[@synxshshaad7921]

Thanks for the tips like my 79 year old grandma didn't stand a chance

[@warm_lettuce473]

💀

[@maximumdm9612]

I’ve been doing martial arts for about 7 years and I just got the feel for punching about a year ago it is not easy but it is worth it

[@AndoMierzwa]

Development and improvement never end, do they! Happy training! :)

[@goldiewihongi57]

Wow that was an awesome vid, I enjoyed that exercise. It all makes perfect sense

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Goldie Wihongi Love hearing that. Thanks!

[@fyron9367]

thank you so much my man for teaching me all these things, ive been watching for a while.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@brxken.x2668]

Someone pulled my hair and made me fall on the ground and walked away, I immediately got up, jumped on them, made them face me and like punched them in the nose a couple times. And yes, I’m a girl. Then we got in a serious fight. The person I was fighting was also a girl and guess what, I WON 😂

[@chukwumaadrianofrancisco566]

Congratulations

[@chickenfingers7177]

xiimoonxstariix That’s some nice bullshit, what else didn’t happen?

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad you made it! Stay safe!

[@reubenthememegod]

@@chickenfingers7177 your whole existence is bullcrap

[@Docinaplane]

I've punched people in the face bare-handed numerous times and somehow never injured my hand (yet). In all honesty, when it was done in self-defense or anger, I have no idea how I held my hand, it all happened so quickly. I'll try to pay more attention if it happens again... PS: As a long time martial artist, I've hit a lot of things practicing punching. The worst injury I ever got was when I thought I was punching a canvas covered wrestling mat that was hanging on the wall of a gym. Not! It was only thin canvas over the concrete wall. My hand swelled up to where I couldn't see any knuckles or any other anatomy at all. I was pretty lucky nothing broke.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Your hand knows what it’s doing! 👍🏼

[@amartyapandit]

Ok *Starts punching air like a fool* *STOPS*

[@annoyed707]

Going for the best stability with most area to take impact on the fist, it's the flat fist without fingers curled inside. The lack of a tight curl inside lets the lower part of the fist 'collapse' a bit when the impact is at an angle or on that part of the fist, bringing the main knuckles and aligned bones into contact, and reducing the force that would bend your wrist. Hitting off-center from the intended striking surface is in effect putting a snap wrist lock on yourself, and that's not something you want to do.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Cool perspective. Thank you!

[@jd111102]

I can't throw punches, I damaged my rotor cuff

[@AndoMierzwa]

Sorry to hear that, sir.

[@slowa1495]

Blurry Face dead haha

[@diosdadoapias]

I practice my fist by punching a makiwara in a straight punch with the fore and middle knuckles as the main impact point; and I do straight-cross punch with middle and the small knuckles as the impact point. I trained in makiwara and also using a basketball filled with sand as my punching bag for those punches and where I could also do upper cut punches. In both punching training tools the fist will hit hard objects and almost painful to the fist but it hardened the whole fist to withstand hard impact from hard objects.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I love the basketball filled with sand idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@kamilarivera5877]

I was hitting in the air and then he said not to do that

[@AndoMierzwa]

Do both!

[@maia7395]

I have never been in a fight, but as a girl I'm preparing incase I ever get mugged. It's so scary to think that if I'm unprepared there could be very serious consequences. So I'm going to try to learn via the internet ☺️

[@AndoMierzwa]

Good for you! You might want to check out my Self Defense and Home Workout playlists. 🙏🏻

[@notstrongmtb2577]

Hey Sensei Ando Loving your videos there helpful and fun, were new to karate (Dad/Son/Daughter) and were struggling with keeping a steady stance - any advice you could give would be fab 👍

[@AndoMierzwa]

You're training with your kids? That is AWESOME. You're a great dad! A steady stance? You mean you get knocked around during sparring? Or just shaky during forms? Either way, give it time. It's not just building muscle, it's building muscle memory! And keep your back straight. Don't look down at your feet! Happy training to you all!

[@notstrongmtb2577]

Ando Mierzwa Hi Yes we are training together it's great fun doing as a family. Thank you 👍 for the advice and we will continue to keep watching your helpful videos as well as our classes

[@caradeville3076]

I’m going into a school notorious for physical bullies. I’m not very confrontational so I probably won’t need this but the confidence boost will be nice

[@AndoMierzwa]

Stay safe, Cara! 🙏🏻👊🏼

[@Menselot]

Hint : Some times when you punch someone and he have his mouth open you might cut your arm if you stike his teeth so do not aim for the mouth . Simple

[@AndoMierzwa]

True.

[@moisesramos6746]

Yeah, watch out for those sharks

[@charliewood1680]

When o was a younger man and a street fighter before I got arthritis in my back and bad knees and bad hands from years of street fighting what I have learned is i always aimed with my first knuckle and middle knucles I have never broke those 2 knuckles by punching like that but I am a very expieranced street fighter and know how to fight and how to transfer power from the ground up by turning my hips into the punch I also can fight both orthodox and South paw which that makes me a very dangerous fighter I've seen rookie fighters who made mistakes like closing their fist around their thumb and shit or their fighting stance is literally standing straight up which is easy for a take down if you chose to do so which in a street fight I always avoided the ground because that makes you an easy target or rookie fighters wouldn't tuck their chin down

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for helping rookie fighters! 👊🏼😁

[@wresq7509]

Thanks😁 this helped me

[@AndoMierzwa]

Happy to hear it!

[@des5166]

How?

[@lalji1676]

Some body weight exercises other than lifting external weights , to add power to the hit .

[@AndoMierzwa]

That can help!

[@lalji1676]

@@AndoMierzwa --- Then recommend some body weight exercises to increase strength please .

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@lalji1676 Start with the basics... push ups, pull ups, squats. Nothing fancy required!

[@samimghiasi8473]

This guy tried fighting me so i nearly brokke all his bones like a pro so he does not do it again

[@hjarnansjarn5969]

So where and how can you use your knuckles effectively when hitting the head?

[@AndoMierzwa]

You have a head and a hand... experiment! There are no secrets.

[@foxboy5789]

i always hold back when i fight,because always when i get serious(i get angry)if the fight continues i get like that,and i always end up making someone fall flat on the floor crying or screaming...but many times i got my ass kicked at the beggining cuz i had mercy on the wrong guy

[@AndoMierzwa]

+FoxBoy Hmm.... if you're holding back, then maybe you shouldn't be fighting at all?

[@foxboy5789]

i enjoy it way too much,but i guess that is an idea

[@ThirdeyeXo]

FoxBoy boi calm down who do u think you are their is always someone better than u

[@frankiewheat2901]

Thank you for this teaching sensei.

[@AndoMierzwa]

My pleasure, Frankie! Thanks for the comment!

[@sirderwent6215]

"It can be confusing to find out how to throw a real *punch* . That's because there is so much *conflicting* information out there." Ha, nice one.

[@alexb.6466]

You have a great way of presenting valuable info. Thanks! Just subscribed.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Alex B. Thank you, Alex. Welcome!

[@ryandika4623]

I always punch my wooden door room until it does not feel pain anymore

[@AndoMierzwa]

Careful with that! :)

[@ryandika4623]

Thank's

[@EnkosiSicwebu]

Please 🥺 teach as how to karate chop 😢

[@AndoMierzwa]

Same rule applies-fit your hand safely on the target. 😁👋🏼

[@Mrigtrishna65]

1st lesson to shift to Delhi

[@kj.011]

Lol

[@PositiveCanathalTilt]

What do u mean

[@ghostcorners391]

Thanks for the tips, this is gonna help if I decide to fight back due to me being threatened in school all the time

[@AndoMierzwa]

Stay safe! 🙏🏻

[@ghostcorners391]

@@AndoMierzwa I'll try 👍

[@Bart_Depestele]

hee I m liker 100, do I get a free punch ?

[@AndoMierzwa]

3Dpixel.be Ha! You got it-- BAM! But seriously-- thank you for the support! :)

[@Eddiesbumbum]

You really said it more than anyone else

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment!

[@chengrellamas8833]

Wow thank you! I made a mistakes then xD tell you the truth I love street fighting even I'm a girl xD and I just throw some punches I don't care if my hands got bleed I just want the one whom I punch got a damage. But thanks to you sensei I know what will I do !!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Hazel Ish Rellamas Be careful out there, Hazel! I don't want you bleeding at all! :)

[@sbless41]

You bomb

[@jesuschrist3641]

Hazel Ish Rellamas, Love one an other as I have loved you

[@knowledgeispower306]

Beautifully explained sir... thanks

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment!

[@elijahperris6666]

"use anything" i use *Read more*

[@Sam-sj6bf]

Alright got me there twice Well done👍

[@StayingMindfulShaq]

Same👍

[@Kaledrone]

Too close to "I use" you need to drop down two more lines or so.

[@luxidlw3147]

Lol same

[@boitshokonormanmabuse7472]

Lmao, fuck you 😂..!!

[@Etheralking]

Hi there, Ando. I'm surprised to not see more open hand techniques. Considering the dangers to the knuckles and wrist (even veteran MMA athletes break their hands, and that's through layers of wrist and knuckle protection). Open hand striking leaves little to be desired in terms of power- the power is as much there as with a closed fist, albeit with a wider energy distribution, not really all that important, as the kinetics will be transferred to the opponent's head anyways. There are simple stretching techniques that will leave you able to perform open hand striking with ease. Some find it difficult to angle their hand so that a palm strike can be applied, but that's what stretching is for.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Etheralking Thanks for the comment, sir. I'm a big fan of both fists AND palms, so I have no disagreement with you there! You don't have to choose one over the other. The danger with punching is usually throwing way too hard and/or connecting at a bad angle. But both of those factors can be controlled. Of course, now I've probably jinxed myself and will end up breaking my hand! I'll let you know if that happens!

[@Etheralking]

***** And thus, we were of one mind.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Etheralking Great! The world doesn't need any more conflict! :)

[@M7_ii]

Now i see how i got a 2 boxer fracture 🙂💔

[@dotnotinyyahoo]

You know what you're talking about. Good job!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you, sir!

[@matejadjordjevic2082]

Don't hit the top or back of the head, never! this is the second time i broke my fist knuckles (the fifth one on both hands) by doing that, also hit with the first two, the second two are really weak and cant handle much pressure.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment!

[@-devilboy-3279]

u h- thanks- now i can be prepared for any middle/high school fights xD im not screwing up nope- i should get a punching bag- how to convince my mum..

[@AndoMierzwa]

Tell Mom you love her and want to protect her. 👍🏼

[@69GrimReaper]

Sir , the word Sensie made me feel like i m watching a Cobra Kai video ♥️

[@AndoMierzwa]

So be it! 😁

[@NeaLopezProductions]

4:15 my nerd brother keeps trying to tell me how to punch, when I hit my punching bag everyday and he hardly uses any muscles than to pick up a pencil

[@AndoMierzwa]

At least he’s trying to help you, not hurt you!

[@RomanRoblox]

Knowing how to properly punch is imo one of the most important things when it comes to self defense. My friend was attacked by 2 random Syrians who were on loads of alcohol and what I assume a few stimulants too (prob. speed, meth or coke/crack). Long story short; we tried to deescalate which is the #1 thing you should ALWAYS DO and that is to avoid fighting at all. We started packing up to just fuck off. 2 of us already drove away (3 of us now) and I was fiddling in my pocket for my bike keys but that's when they took their opportunity. The guy jumped (real name is Achmud bc. police still searching for him so idc about identity privacy) on my friend (let's call him Bob) and he had his back to me. Now I couldn't go for his head because that's where Bob's head was too (he was on top of him) and I didn't want to go blue on blue and hit Bob's temple. The only "canvas" I had was the back of the Achmud. I started throwing punches but accidentally punched wrong and bruised my pinkie (didn't feel it yet because adrenaline). I quickly realized that and threw a PROPER punch right on his back and Achmud started grunting hard as fuck. Left one HUGE bruise on his back. That destabilized him and I threw him off of Bob in a Judo-type way. They ran away faster than an F35 Lightining II Multipurpose Jet together with his Syrian friend. (they clearly weren't on just Alcohol judging by their speed, strength, coordination and overall behaviour). I decided not to chase them but to go help my friend who suffered a concussion. Called 112, cops came, Ambulance came, explained everything. 3 days later and Bob is still in the hospital... My point is; knowing how to throw a PROPER punch has a LOT of impact to the outcome. You might end up hurting yourself more than the attacker if you don't practice basic punches. And fight only when there's no flight option. Hit someone's temple just a few kN too hard and boom he's in a coma or dead. That's what my fight instructor always thought me. A V O I D fights as much as possible, unless there's no way out and it's justified self-defence. Violence will only bring pain, casualties, police and lawsuits. Be safe y'all

[@AndreLuis-gw5ox]

I remember that, I was one of the syrians. Sorry for the incovenience, safe travels brothers salam aleikum

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for sharing your story and your wisdom! Stay safe! 🙏🏻

[@kristinadk]

unbelievable... my friend used to do martial arts and always told me there's ONE specific way to punch... smh...and i kept refusing to believe him so happy i found this video..

[@AndoMierzwa]

Well, only one way for HIM to punch, maybe. :)

[@woke317]

Kristinadk can u help me I want to punch someone in the face but I’m just too scared

[@orionmelton3226]

Got into pugilism recently. This helps a lot!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome. Keep punching!

[@singhfarm007]

@ando mierzwa .... amazing....i was planning to get a punching bag to improve my punching skill....and ur videos are great help...thanks friend... :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome. You're very welcome, friend!

[@bakoree7031]

best advice ever received

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for that!

[@jakobw135]

Good points, as usual. But why do WING CHUN practitioners mostly use VERTICAL FISTS, while KARATE guys strike with HORIZONTAL PUNCHES - seemingly regardless?

[@AndoMierzwa]

We are creatures of habit. Once we learn one way to do something, we stick with it... even if there's a better way! :)

[@victorcabral5531]

Personally when it comes to hooks what works for me is the American hook (thumb facing up), allows me to land solid shots and my hand feels stable every time, landing a hook with my two big knuckles only feels really uncomfortable when i hit my bob dummy I don't want to imagine a real person, I'd probably break my hand.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome. Do whatever works for you, sir. That Bob is a tough dude! :)

[@mikaelgasparyan2458]

Ando: how to punch well KZbin: nononono Ando: oops I meant for self defence KZbin: nobody is tricking us Ando: It WaS StEvEnS idEa

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄😄😄

[@squifflessquaffles6339]

You’re so friendly that it would be impossible for me to even consider hitting you Sensei.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Whew! My plan is working. Thanks! :D

[@MissVioletSage]

Hi Ando! I already been fan and subscriber, I searched how to punch & your video popped up & was what I needed! I just want to learn some basic self defense. Ever since 2 men carjacking/at gunpoint a year ago, I've been paranoid, everywhere I go. A hermit. Hyper vigilant is one thing! I carry pepper spray, & a pocket knife, but I really need to learn to fight/ protect myself! I just have no experience. I want to get punching bag!! Would you say that it's the best way to start out? Always great videos! You deserve way more views! Thanks! 🙏❤️🌈

[@AndoMierzwa]

Wow! So glad you survived the carjacking. That will definitely shake you up! But don't let the bad guys make you hide... the good guys need you back in action! As for training, there are so many paths. I'd rather see you training in a school then by yourself, but start however you can. If you can get out to check out some classes, though, do that!

[@aayushisaxena4756]

Hello Andy/ando sir..look sry if I wrote d wrong spelling of your name..i really impressed by your work...nd I appreciate it.. keep going....I'm a student of karate...i have just started it before 4-5 months ..but really got intrested in it..now I can say I love it martial . I wanna become a good fighter so can u..help me in it... By giving full tips, techniques for fight....

[@AndoMierzwa]

One video at a time, my friend. Just keep training a little every day. Or a lot! Happy training!

[@JKDVIPER]

This is major high quality sensai

[@AndoMierzwa]

Much appreciated!🙏🏻

[@VTPSTTU]

Thanks for the video. This information is interesting and useful. I don't know whether you are still monitoring eight-year-old videos, but if you are, I have a question. Do you see value in using bags of rubber mulch as a makeshift training bag? For that matter, even bags of wood mulch could have the same value. The question is whether they would have any value.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment! 🙏🏻 I haven’t personally practiced on wood chips or rubber, but anything you can safely hit repeatedly will teach you something. Maybe stuff some towels or sheets around the sides to avoid trouble. Good luck!

[@hottea9826]

this is like the fifth video of fighting technics and im worried for a lot of grandmas in this world.

[@josephdi-lenardo6637]

does this apply for making punch at parties too. sometimes i use my bare hands to combine the drinks . hur hur hur. your channel is amazing i subscribed thank you for the videos mate

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! Welcome to you, sir! :)

[@TheAlexmercer360batmanfan]

Palm strikes are the BEST type of punches suited for hitting the head imo, they are brutally safe, and no matter how much power you put behind them you will relatively safer, the palm is also the most easy area to condition for hitting hard objects, besides, palm strikes feel much more free and you can hit with a lot more angles than you can with closed fist strikes.

[@AndoMierzwa]

No question about it... palm strikes and even heavy slaps are effective. Thanks for the comment!

[@TheAlexmercer360batmanfan]

***** OMG u replied to my comment, WOW TYVM

[@TheAlexmercer360batmanfan]

***** Ando, I am really glad that I found your channel, lots of useful informations here, I just wanted to ask some thing to a self defense expert like you. I am a pro boxer and in my amateur career I have been relatively good in boxing with a record of 21-5 with all KO wins and KO losses. Now I have damaged my hand(wrist) a lot of times hitting the heavy bag and during all the KO punches in sparring and competition, broke my wrist twice. Now I consider boxers to be the most effective and efficient punchers in general compared to kickboxers or other martial artists, but your opinion that once you have mastered proper punching you can hit the head without hurting your own hand, can you please make some videos on proper punching technique, and is boxing suitable for street punching without gloves? Also, What would be the best traditional martial art to study that will cover all aspects of h2h combat and emphasizes on grappling and blunt force trauma attacks to KO the opponent? I will start training in that art and my sparring will be my almost daily circle brawls that I once did for earning extra money. So I dont want an art that specializes on maiming techniques more, I just want a traditional art that focuses on every aspect of striking, blocking, dodging etc, stuff that I can use in nhb circle brawls to KO my opponents thus actually learn the martial art by applying the techniques in real KO rule fighting over and over again. If I have to focus on multiple martial arts for that, I will, but please I want some advices on what arts in particular shuld I start practicing, thanks in advance and love your channel.

[@AndoMierzwa]

+TheAlexmercer360 Ha! YVW, sir!

[@AndoMierzwa]

+TheAlexmercer360 First off, Alex, congrats on your boxing record... that's very impressive! Will you be posting any clips on your KZbin channel? I agree that boxers are undoubtedly better with their hands than most... and they SHOULD be considering that's all they do! If you're looking for another style to take up, that's a tough question. I usually recommend finding a great teacher as opposed to a style. Even then, it will still come down to practicing and figuring out what works for you... especially since you've experienced trauma to your hands and wrists! I would start a list of all the techniques that work for you... and then add as you go along. Then just drill the crap out of them. Unless you want to be a teacher, you don't need to know more than that. My point about punches being safe to use in a real fight is based on two ideas: first, every punch doesn't have to be knockout shot. When people go nuts and start throwing full power haymakers, that's trouble. Staying cool and picking shots is safer. Second, once you get a hold of someone by the hair or neck or whatever, you can place your shots more accurately, which means punches can be fit to the target. So, maybe you start the fight with open hands, then finish with fists. Just some thoughts. Thanks for the kind words! Happy training!