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Originally Posted by Stand-Up!
Punch with the first two knuckles. Always.
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This is the way most TMA gyms teach it and the way I first learned it so I understand why most people say this.
Just for S&G, try this:
Do a *light* heavy bag or double end bag (but not a makiwara or other flat, immobile target) workout with no gloves or wraps concentrating on keeping your wrists strong and straight and not worrying about which knuckles you land on. Use a variety of punches, jab, cross, hook, etc.
Now, look at your fists. In 99 punchers out of 100 you will find the most redness on your middle two knuckles (M*tacarpal 3 and 4). This is the just the way the bones in your hand line up naturally. In order to consistanly land on the first two knuckles you either have to change the line of your punches, thereby making them less efficient, or you have to flex your wrist, which causes more wrist and thumb injuries.