About Gut Punching Sessions for Fun and Fighting Training

Gut punching is defined as the activity of one man striking with force the abdominal area of another man with his fists, knees, or shoulders in a consensual manner of play. This is generally between two athletes who want to test their mental and physical ability to withstand the pain.

Athletes participating in combat sports regularly condition their abs and physique. Gut punching is a stress test that gives them the opportunity to test their ability to handle punches to the stomach (or gut) and know what level they have arrived at. These training sessions may involve the two opponents challenging each other to a fight based on an exchange of punches to the stomach. It may also be a single direction fight where one man throws the punches, known as the sadist or puncher, and the other man receives the punches, known as the masochist or receiver.

The ability to collect shots varies from one individual to another. It is generally determined by the individuals muscular development training, but also largely by their mental determination. Gut punching allows a fighter or athlete to verify how well their training is progressing. It also allows them to gain confidence in their ability before going into battle.

Many variations of this type of training session are possible, either as a training session or a real test of strength. A training session depends on the past training, experience, and assurance of the two men. The shots can either start off light, to allow the receiver get used to the feeling of the impact, or start off with a fair amount of force right away.

In a resistance test, the goal is for the puncher to try to "break" the receiver as soon as possible. This test usually stops based on a set of predetermined parameters. For example, "I bet you can't bend me in five shots", or when the receiver submits "I can't take any more", or by the collapse of the gut punching receiver.

In general, it's best to hit at a slow pace of about 5 to 10 seconds between each shot. This gives the receiver some time to recover between shots. It is also best that the receiver keep their hands behind their back so they won't be tempted to have a react to the oncoming punch to their gut.

The repetition of powerful punches to the stomach area can cause a reaction of a knock out, or KO. In this situation, the receiver collapses the ground, out of action, and requires time to regain his breath. Gut punching blows to the solar plexus and the liver are two primary areas that can cause a knock out. Widespread pain or an interruption in breathing can also cause a knockout. These feeling usually go away within 10 seconds.

Athletes participating in combat sports are aware of the areas of the gut that are sensitive to punches. They are also aware of the possibilities of a knock out. For this reason, they train themselves mentally and physically to effectively handle the situation. Check out GruntsNGroans.com to find others into gut punching and various combat sports. It's a free personals site for discussing wrestling, boxing, and fighting and setting up matches.