Kajukenbo: Hammer Fists

Kajukenbo: Hammer Fists.
Hammer Fists might seem like an old school way of punching but it can add a lot to your arsenal. One of the main differences between this way of punching and a "regular way of punching" with your fist is that your hand is going to be more protected because there is an extra padding on the side of the hand that can make it safer for your hands, although there is still a risk of hurting your small finger when you do so. I think the main benefit of this type of punches is the alignment. It is easier to align your fist with the rest of the arm and thus transmit the power through it since it is harder (and unnatural) to bend your fist inwards or outwards. Another benefit is the lots of angles you can strike with by switching slightly the position of your hand. I hope you like this video. Stay positive you all.
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My name is Carlos Jimenez Navarro and I'm a 5th degree black belt in Kajukenbo under Professor Tomas Encinoso and I'm also a Full Qualified Instructor of Taboada Balintawak under Grandmaster Bobby Taboada.
About Kajukenbo
Kajukenbo is a Mixed Martial Art created between 1947-1949 from the experience of 5 different martial artists from 4 different systems: Peter Choo from Tang So Do or Korean KArate, Joe Holck and Frank Ordonez from Danzan Ryu JUjutsu and JUdo, Adriano Emperado from KENpo Kosho Ryu and Clarence Chang from Sil-Lum Pai or Chinese BOxing. It was further developed in the 50's by Adriano D. Emperado, his brother Joe Emperado and many other students, by incorpoating other elements from Western Boxing and Filipino Martial Arts.
About Balintawak
Balintawak is a Filipino Martial Art developed by the late Anciong Bacon focused on a single stick using the empty hand for trapping, punching, pushing, controlling... the opponent, fighting in close quarter. The are was further developed by Bacon students like GM Attorney Jose Villasin, GM Teofilo Velez... One of the students of that school was Grand Master Bobby Taboada who had experience in both boxing and Karate. His particular style of Balintawak focuses on the importance of good mecanics to generate power in short range.
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