Some think that chain punching is the answer to many almost any fighting problem. But if chain punching is so effective how come it’s not used more in Pride, UFC, K-1 or western boxing? It’s not illegal in any of those events but I’ve never seen it used.
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Rogue, Soke and Senior Grandmaster of Southeast American Brazillian Bagua Combat Chi jitsu Kempo Karate Do and Choral Society.
The only tactical principle which is not subject to change; it is, “To use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wounds, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."
Now I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.
I was at a Rage in the Cage (NHB competition here in Phoenix) several months ago, there was a guy who if I am not mistaken studied Wing Chun (as well as a few other arts), I saw him use the chain punching and though it didn’t seem to hurt the guy all that much, it did get the guy running backwards. The guy lost his balance and fell, the Wing Chun guy won right after that.
I don’t understand why people think that chain punching is a fight ending technique I use it as a distraction that allows me to effectively employ my legs. I’ve never used it to win a fight, but most people tend to move backwards when you’re throwing fists at their face. And then their legs are meat
One thing that illustrates this principle is something that one of my Muay Thai instructors used to do. Being 6’4 and weighing 110 kg he is a scary mofo. When he attacks, you have to commit fully to your guard or you get hammered. What he would do is suddenly leap up in the air and ROAR at you, then drop into a downwards elbow. Not a very smart technique (leaves you open) but it served its purpose: To unnerve you and send you scurrying backwards off balance. The chain punch does much the same thing.
It’s not the soloution. But it’s certainly an option to equalise the equation.
I agree with SB. I have never seen a chain-punch knockout but I have seen WC guys set the opponent up with chain-punches and finish with e.g. an elbow to the head.
I am surprised at your question. I have seen Victor Belfort used the principle of linear punches to keep the pressure foward and keeping his foe off balance. In one UFC (number I don’t remember), Victor ran up to his foe and jab straight like a hundred times knocking out his foe. It was kool, man, and Victor has been my champ since then. He is also the youngest champ of the UFCs.
rogue, what you defined as chain punches is definitely wing chun technique but also a wing chun concept of the shortest distant of two points is a “straight line.” I am sure there are plenty of example in NHB fights, where fighters are using effective “straight line” strikes.
Thanks guys, sometimes I hear WC people (lower level?) refer to chain punching as if it’s a cure for what ever ails you.
Signed,
Rogue, Soke and Senior Grandmaster of Southeast American Brazillian Bagua Combat Chi jitsu Kempo Karate Do and Choral Society.
The only tactical principle which is not subject to change; it is, “To use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wounds, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."
Now I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.
Ahh the chain punch. Is there anything it can’t do? Oh wait, that’s what I say about WD-40. I chain punch when I’m trying to get closer. Sometimes when I’m getting pushed back. Sometimes when the guy just seems open. I prefer to use elbows though, and if I’m being mean, the fak sao. I cannot seem to get knockout quality punches from chain punches though, but you can bloody someone up pretty quickly with them. I have most luck with them when I’m not fighting someone with boxing experience.
Actually chain punching is pretty effective when done properly. Sadly most student dont
I always use it when theres an oppening for my hands, or to create oppenings with my first strike followed immediatly by my second and third.
Another good thing, as said before, is that most people tend to focus on countering these punches so you can set them up for some really hard leg technic.
You should never think that its an universal tool though, as many people seem to do.
The most stupid thing I have seen in a while was this guy starting doing chain punches, before he got in range to strike. Needles to say he got wacked
Chain punching can be very effective if it is done in the right situation. However, chain punching or other techniques are never the solution to almost all fighting problem.
For me, chain-punches is a kind of movement, that connects not only punches, but every possible movement, e.g. Punch - Ellbow - Fak - whatever. It’s a kind of “connecting-principle”.
The chain-punches in the 1st form, can be a powerful tool to knock someone out (compare the statements of Sifu Wong), or to bridge the gap, too. I think it’s a multi-purpose-tool.
I practice chain punching every day, it’s a good speed excersise. But i wouldn’t fight like that, i may throw four chain punches at a guys head, but not 15
Edward is right, they must be controlled
The object is not to hurt someone else, but to stop them from hurting you
So if an opponent leaves an oppening, you dont give him two three quick chain punches.
I guess im just not that good at dropping people with one hit punches then.
I do agree that some people go over the top though, and starts blasting away with 10-15 chain punches in a row, and that is just plain silly, and a waste of energy.
I use it as a distraction that allows me to effectively employ my legs. I’ve never used it to win a fight, but most people tend to move backwards when you’re throwing fists at their face. And then their legs are meat 
