Impact hit
As effect results refers especially when boxing punches, impair its effect the opponent physically and mentally visible.
Effective hits are aimed for in professional boxing , Thai boxing and full contact karate, among others . In some other martial arts , however, impact hits are undesirable and the wearing of appropriate protective equipment is mandatory.
Martial arts such as traditional karate or sport fencing completely forego any impact. Hits are only indicated there and their effect is symbolized by rating points.
literature
- Axel Binhack: About fighting: To the phenomenon of fighting in sport and society , Campus Verlag, 1998, ISBN 3-593-36090-X .