A distinct category of a basic which is physically distinguishable by striking with the front of the knuckles of the hand.

Comments:

In layman's terms, a punch is a generic term for any offensive maneuver that hits with the front of the fist.

Punches can be executed in vast array of directions (e.g. straight, side, up, down, etc.) and orientations (e.g. horizontal, vertical, inverted, etc.).

Additionally, many Finger Techniques can be executed with different Methods of Execution, including (but not limited to):

Thrust

Hammer

Hook

Roundhouse

Lift

Loop

Given the numerous potential options available to effect the maneuver, one can easily see that the potential for creating a list of all possible punches can be daunting. This is why primarily only the punches included in the original written curriculum are individually listed in this section.