| good post,
In Isshin Ryu we make our basic fist is a bit different then most.
We use a vertical fist with the thumb on top, our punches do not corkscrew when we punch, it starts vertical it ends vertical,
We also use the top of the open hand with the thumb tucked in,mostly called a ridgehand.
As far as striking with the tips of the fingers, try to relax your hands a bit, and let your fingers move into the natural bend of your hand a little upon impact, this seems to help when I do makiwara.
cya
nitanbo |