Is the kyokushin karate and muay thai punches similar to boxing?

Question

is the punching style of kyokushin karate and muay thai similar to western boxing?

Answer 1

No, the stance is different, how the punch is thrown is different.

Answer 2

All punches are the same in all styles. the uppercut is an uppercut a hook is a hook. the only differences are the names, style of the person executing the punch and the generating power behind it.

If you Understand the mechanics of throwing the various punches in one style it won't be much of a difference in another style except for the way it is executed

Answer 3

No.

Boxing is certainly the most imitated punching style. You learn how to develop tremendous speed and power and execute this from any angle and even while off balance. Watch a boxer and you will see this unique ability to use a simple arsenal in many different ways.

Archie Moore is the textbook example. He looks like he is struggling to stand up, but he is very deceptive.

Answer 4

In Kyokushin, there is no face punching in kumite, so I recommend taking boxing in addition to Kyokushin to become familiar with what this is like.