Im afraid to throw a punch?

Question

before i used to have no problem throwing one. but then one day, i came back from a karate tournament and my friend wanted to face me again since i beat him in the tournament. so we were boxing each other and then i threw a punch that hit him near his temple. he was knocked out for so long i thought he wasnt going to wake up. thankfully he did. that was 4 yrs ago, now im 16 and havent been able to throw a punch since im scared i might accidentaly really hurt someone.

Answer 1

Im getting afraid to throw a punch to the face too.

One day I got in a fight with this dude at school, and I swang a punch at his face, and knocked em out instantly. I went to the doctor and they tested my Punch Power. And it came out very high. So they forbid me to get on more fights. But im still doing my thing.

Answer 2

Then Don't box

Answer 3

If your punch is hard enough to knock someone out, then already you have everything going for you.

In a fight power is important - and by the sounds of things, you have already mastered that. Now, you just need to concentrate on your technique - which is also important.

Have you though about joining a boxing class and going pro ? 16 is a good age to start. It is not too early, and not to late to get far.

Getting hurt is part and parcel of any martial arts. I'm sure your friend was aware of that risk before he started. Accidents happen all the time. No way was it your fault. He should have defended better ! He needs to improve his defense.

Answer 4

watch where you punch?

Answer 5

Learn to control your punch and how much power you exert. Reflect on why you got into Karate. Try to understand the true inner purpose of a "martial art". That should help you.

Answer 6

That is a good thing!  Hold back all of your punches until you need to throw em'!  Now, once you do have the need to hit somebody, it will be that much harder...

Answer 7

it was truly an accident man and thats just shows how strong your punches are don't be scared to throw another one it sounds like your skilled don't let that talent run away from you.

Answer 8

WELL WHEN PEOPLE JOIN A TOURMAMENT, THEY SIGN A CONTRACT SAYING IF YOU GET INJURED IT NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY, NOW FIGHTERS  GO IN TOURNAMENTS KNOWING THAT THEY WILL GET INJURED , SO U SHOULD FEEL BAD IF YOU HIT SOMEONE IN A TOURNAMENT, NEXT IN A STREETFIGHT, IF YOU STREET FIGHTING SOMEONE FOR A GOOD CAUSE(SELF DEFENSE) THEN YOU WOULD WANT TO HURT SOMEONE BADLY, BUT IF ITS YOUR FRIENDS PLAYING AROUND THEN DONT BEAT THEM TO DEATH LOL

Answer 9

face your fears start with your friend, say your sorry and next time just be careful

Answer 10

then only throw i punch if you are in a fight easy as that cause if your in a fight you want to hurt the other person

Answer 11

Think about a time you got really mad then take all the anger out on the person

Answer 12

If you have a punch that can kill a man go pro