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Hammer-Fists

The hammer-fist is one of the most versatile striking tools that you have, as it can be delivered at multiple angles, and uses the bottom of the fist as the striking surface. In this fashion the relatively delicate bone structure of the hand is protected by the adipose tissue, meaning that it is unlikely that any damage to the hand will be sustained when using this type of strike—something you are always at risk of when punching with a closed fist.

To strike with a closed fist without risking injury to the hand, it is wise to condition your hands. If you always wear wraps and/or gloves when you train, you may develop bad habits with your striking, such as not closing your fist fully on impact, etc. These bad habits could see you injuring your hands in a real-life confrontation; for example, if your assailant should duck their head, you may end up striking the skull rather than the face, and if your hand/fist is not properly conditioned for this type of potential impact, it is likely that you’ll damage it, as there would have been no consequence for this in a glove.