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shows how the punch goes and compares boxing punch with other punchs

That documentary was good but some of it wasnt a fair test. For instance saying one punch is harder than the other because their machine measured it. But the people doing the punch were of different sizes, and also could have been of different strengths so its not a fair test.

That documentary was good but some of it wasnt a fair test. For instance saying one punch is harder than the other because their machine measured it. But the people doing the punch were of different sizes, and also could have been of different strengths so its not a fair test.

well there is many question not answer but it explains why boxing has the strongest punch of the bunch.

As well as some people look bigger for there weight like the boxer but could actully be the same size because most of them are really the same height

Also it said some other martial art had the fastest punch. But the guy aso punched the least distance.

They only tested once with one set of people. That goy was big a lot bigger than some of the other martial artists.

Also where they say that its hard enough to break facial bones but would probably still leave them standing. A lot of people would still fall to the floor because of it.

Also some of them stood there preparing to punch. You're not going to be able to do that in a fight.

taekwondo doesnt use punches only body punches and fi you look the taekwondo dude put all his weight and even rushed he almost lost balance... the boxer just gave a quick punch .. if he threw a sloppy punche he could have done more damage

They only tested once with one set of people. That goy was big a lot bigger than some of the other martial artists.

Also where they say that its hard enough to break facial bones but would probably still leave them standing. A lot of people would still fall to the floor because of it.

Also some of them stood there preparing to punch. You're not going to be able to do that in a fight.

boxing use every part of the body to produce the power and that is the main idea of who this thing but for other martial arts they use the back only or some like a boxings jab.

All the power comes from both legs from the ground throw the back and through the arm and toward you oppenet.

It like a this ball that hit each other. I enetgy is goes throw the first ball that hits and then the last ball is moved. same physics but expect each ball is going to give out abit of its owen energy

I remember watching this programme a while back. It tends to be widely accepted that boxers on average possess the most powerful punch, but not every boxer is a powerful hitter. I like to point out to non boxers that there's so much more to boxing than just having a powerful punch!

Actually man lots of other martial arts do use similar techniques.

Im not disputing the fact that boxers have the most powerful punch. I think they probably do. Im just saying that it wasn't a fair test.

Actually man lots of other martial arts do use similar techniques.

Im not disputing the fact that boxers have the most powerful punch. I think they probably do. Im just saying that it wasn't a fair test.


True, I hear what your saying, they didn't appear to be the same weight class did they.

taekwondo doesnt use punches only body punches and fi you look the taekwondo dude put all his weight and even rushed he almost lost balance... the boxer just gave a quick punch .. if he threw a sloppy punche he could have done more damage

I also noticed the off balance punch. And you're right, the boxer didn't exactly load up on his right cross.

cool video

of course you guys knew i had to jump in here.

this documentary sucks. it was near the worst fight science/martial arts documentary i have seen. only better than the xma one.

it is absolutely rediculous to think that the "kung fu guy" can and did represent chinese martial arts. to be specific, there is no style called kung fu. then, they pick a guy who may have never been in a fight before. for all we know, he could be a modern wushu guy - who is only competetive in forms. most of these guys from what i know do not train any of the skills for power.

what they should have done is get a few experts in a few various styles - which would make the representation more accurate.

and why the different weight classes? how can you have even a semi accurate account of various arts when the guys all weigh differently. they did not even mention the force per bodyweight ratio either.

bottom line, it comes down to the person, not the system.

of course you guys knew i had to jump in here.

this documentary sucks. it was near the worst fight science/martial arts documentary i have seen. only better than the xma one.

it is absolutely rediculous to think that the "kung fu guy" can and did represent chinese martial arts. to be specific, there is no style called kung fu. then, they pick a guy who may have never been in a fight before. for all we know, he could be a modern wushu guy - who is only competetive in forms. most of these guys from what i know do not train any of the skills for power.

what they should have done is get a few experts in a few various styles - which would make the representation more accurate.

and why the different weight classes? how can you have even a semi accurate account of various arts when the guys all weigh differently. they did not even mention the force per bodyweight ratio either.

bottom line, it comes down to the person, not the system.

Hey J,

Just to confirm, yes the kung fu guy is gold medalist in Wu Shu according to the programme!

So basically are you telling me that these Wu Shu fellas never spar or anything like that? So they'd be near useless in a real life confrontation?

Boxing has harder punch is because the boxer use his legs for movement as well as for power as sometimes boxer stay abit flatted footed.

But as for other martial arts the legs is used for kicking so it abit up held high to prepare a kick or counter kicks

So basically are you telling me that these Wu Shu fellas never spar or anything like that? So they'd be near useless in a real life confrontation

yes, that is exactly what i am saying. not all of them have no sparring/fighting experience, but the consensus seems to be that nearly 95 % of them have little to no experience at all. case in point - jet li. he was an elite performer but has said himself that he has never been in a fight. his sparring experience, i have no idea about but the way that the top guys train their forms, he would have no time for sparring and fighting drills.


Boxing has harder punch is because the boxer use his legs for movement as well as for power as sometimes boxer stay abit flatted footed.

But as for other martial arts the legs is used for kicking so it abit up held high to prepare a kick or counter kicks

nearly every martial art has boxing. are you saying that you don't think other martial arts use the body to generate power? if so, you are sadly mistaken. i would encourage you to find a top guy in a martial art that is known for power punching and tell him that his power is nothing or little compared to a boxer of his size. you will be surprized and hoping you don't get hit again.

i can say that because i have first hand experience. i don't have to assume.

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shows how the punch goes and compares boxing punch with other punchs

Somebody posted this a few months ago. still quite good though

Somebody posted this a few months ago. still quite good though

i havent noticed it but it alway good to post something like that in the training section