The 4 Basic Punches

Straight Punch

Key: The straight punch provides the most direct route of attack for the fist to high and middle section targets.
Targets: Face, solar plexus

Hook Punch
Key: The hook moves in an inward arc that utilizes the angle of the elbow to magnify the force of the upper body and the fist.
Targets: Torso, jaw

Uppercut
Key: The uppercut moves in an upward arc using the angle of the elbow to magnify the power of the hips and lower body with the impact force of the fist.
Targets: Chin, diaphragm, groin

Downward Punch
Key: The downward punch moves in the opposite direction of the uppercut and is based on the same principle of magnifying force through unification.
Targets: Face, sternum