And I have been told it is called a checking punch. I have also been told it is for reassurance just in case your opponent is rushes the sidekick....
My best educated answer for you is that in Closed Ready Stance A, B,C, and Parrallel ready stance with a heaven hand the left hand is always in...
CLOSED READY STANCE C left hand in front of right. left middle finger on right middle finger left thumb on right middle knuckle fingers...
If you are sparring in a competition that is semi-contact than don't focus on the hitting hard end of things. You do not need to "hurt" your...
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