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-'''Mawashi tsuki''' (literally:  “go-around punch”) is known as a '''haymaker punch''' in English speaking-countries, since it mimes mowing grasses with an invisible scythe. Haymakers are derisively called "cowboy punches," since they were the staple of Western movie fight scenes.
+'''Mawashi tsuki''' (literally:  “go-around punch”) is called a '''haymaker''' in English, since it mimes mowing grasses with an invisible scythe. Haymakers are derisively called "cowboy punches," since they were the staple of Western movie barfight scenes.
-To perform a haymaker, whip your arm from the shoulder in a large horizontal loop. Unlike a conventional karate punch, haymakers do not “[[snap|snap]],” they use weight transfer to generate momentum, rather than using muscle contraction to deliver power. This requires a significant wind-up, which [[Telegraphing|telegraphs]] the punch. To optimize your momentum, take a same-side step forward as your swing, like a [[Pursuit punch|pursuit punch]]. Unlike a [[Hook punch|hook punch]], haymakers have little-to-no bend in the elbow, to increase their range. As a consequence your wrist must be turned slightly inward, to ensure that your knuckles contact the opponent -- however, your [[Seiken|seiken]] will not be in-line with your forearm, increasing your risk of suffering a sprained wrist or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer%27s_fracture boxer’s fracture]. Because of their large, looping path, haymakers must travel a distance which is (by definition) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi π]-times longer than a straight punch would. Haymakers thus take over three times as long to connect than a straight punch would, so even a moderately-skilled opponent would receive the necessary time to [[Evasions|evade]], [[Blocks|block]], and counterattack.
+To perform a haymaker, whip your arm from the shoulder in a large horizontal loop. Unlike a conventional karate punch, haymakers do not “[[snap|snap]],” they use weight transfer to generate momentum, rather than using muscle contraction to deliver power. This requires a significant wind-up, which [[Telegraphing|telegraphs]] the punch. To optimize your momentum, take a same-side step forward as your swing, like a [[Pursuit punch|pursuit punch]]. Unlike a [[Hook punch|hook punch]], haymakers have little-to-no bend in the elbow, to optimize their range. You must turn your wrist slightly inward to ensure that your knuckles contact the opponent -- however, your [[Seiken|seiken]] will not be in-line with your forearm, increasing your risk of suffering a sprained wrist or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer%27s_fracture boxer’s fracture]. Because of their large semicircular path, haymakers must travel [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi π]-times longer than a straight punch would. Haymakers thus take over three times as long to connect than a straight punch would, giving even moderately-skilled opponents the time needed to [[Evasions|evade]], [[Blocks|block]], and counterattack.
-For the reasons given above, haymakers are basically never used in [[Karate|karate]], except when assuming the opponent's role during haymaker-defense [[Waza|waza]]. However, haymaker punches are ''extremely'' popular among untrained fighters (e.g., edgy middle schoolers, drunks outside of bars), because they look spectacular, feel powerful, and require literally no skill. Karateka must study haymakers to know how to defend against them, because if you are ever attacked, it will likely be with a haymaker.
+For the reasons given above, haymakers are almost never used in [[Karate|karate]], except when assuming the opponent's role during haymaker-defense [[Waza|waza]]. However, haymakers are ''extremely'' popular among untrained fighters (e.g., edgy middle schoolers, drunks outside of bars), because they look spectacular, feel powerful, and require literally no skill. Karateka must study haymakers to know how to stop haymakers, because if you are ever attacked, it will likely be with one of those.
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 For the reasons given above, haymakers are basically never used in [[Karate|karate]], except when assuming the opponent's role during haymaker-defense [[Waza|waza]]. However, haymaker punches are ''extremely'' popular among untrained fighters (e.g., edgy middle schoolers, drunks outside of bars), because they look spectacular, feel powerful, and require literally no skill. Karateka must study haymakers to know how to defend against them, because if you are ever attacked, it will likely be with a haymaker.
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-'''Mawashi-tsuki''' (literally:  “go-around punch”) is known as a '''haymaker punch''' in English speaking-countries, since it mimes mowing grasses with an invisible scythe. Haymakers are derisively called "cowboy punches," since they were the staple of Western movie fight scenes.
+'''Mawashi tsuki''' (literally:  “go-around punch”) is known as a '''haymaker punch''' in English speaking-countries, since it mimes mowing grasses with an invisible scythe. Haymakers are derisively called "cowboy punches," since they were the staple of Western movie fight scenes.
-To perform a haymaker, whip your arm from the shoulder in a large horizontal loop. Unlike a conventional karate punch, haymakers do not “[[snap|snap]],” they use weight transfer to generate momentum, rather than using muscle contraction to deliver power. This requires a significant wind-up, which [[Telegraphing|telegraphs]] the punch. To optimize your momentum, take a same-side step forward as your swing, like a [[Pursuit punch|pursuit punch]]. Unlike a [[Hook punch|hook punch]], haymakers have little to no bend in the elbow, to increase their range. As a consequence your wrist must be turned slightly inward, to ensure that your [[Seiken|knuckles]] contact the opponent -- however, your fist will not be in line with your forearm, increasing your risk of suffering a sprained wrist or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer%27s_fracture boxer’s fracture]. Because of their large, looping path, haymakers must travel a distance which is (by definition) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi π]-times larger than a straight punch. As such, haymakers will take over three times longer to connect than a straight punch, giving even a moderately-skilled opponent the necessary time to [[Evasions|evade]], [[Blocks|block]], and counterattack.
+To perform a haymaker, whip your arm from the shoulder in a large horizontal loop. Unlike a conventional karate punch, haymakers do not “[[snap|snap]],” they use weight transfer to generate momentum, rather than using muscle contraction to deliver power. This requires a significant wind-up, which [[Telegraphing|telegraphs]] the punch. To optimize your momentum, take a same-side step forward as your swing, like a [[Pursuit punch|pursuit punch]]. Unlike a [[Hook punch|hook punch]], haymakers have little-to-no bend in the elbow, to increase their range. As a consequence your wrist must be turned slightly inward, to ensure that your knuckles contact the opponent -- however, your [[Seiken|seiken]] will not be in-line with your forearm, increasing your risk of suffering a sprained wrist or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer%27s_fracture boxer’s fracture]. Because of their large, looping path, haymakers must travel a distance which is (by definition) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi π]-times longer than a straight punch would. Haymakers thus take over three times as long to connect than a straight punch would, so even a moderately-skilled opponent would receive the necessary time to [[Evasions|evade]], [[Blocks|block]], and counterattack.
-For the reasons given above, haymaker punches are rarely, if ever, used in [[Karate|karate]], except when acting in the opponent's role during haymaker-defense [[Waza|waza]]. However, haymaker punches are ''extremely'' popular among untrained fighters (e.g., kids on playgrounds, drunks outside of bars), because they look spectacular, feel powerful, and require literally no skill. Karateka must study haymakers to know how to defend against them, because if you are ever attacked, it will likely be with a haymaker.
+For the reasons given above, haymakers are basically never used in [[Karate|karate]], except when assuming the opponent's role during haymaker-defense [[Waza|waza]]. However, haymaker punches are ''extremely'' popular among untrained fighters (e.g., edgy middle schoolers, drunks outside of bars), because they look spectacular, feel powerful, and require literally no skill. Karateka must study haymakers to know how to defend against them, because if you are ever attacked, it will likely be with a haymaker.
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−	Mawashi-tsuki (literally: “go-around punch”) is known as a haymaker punch in English speaking-countries, since ~~its motion~~ mimes ~~making hay~~ with an invisible scythe. Haymakers are derisively called "cowboy punches," since they were a staple of fight scenes ~~in Western movies~~.	+	'''Mawashi-tsuki''' (literally: “go-around punch”) is known as a '''haymaker punch''' in English speaking-countries, since it mimes mowing grasses with an invisible scythe. Haymakers are derisively called "cowboy punches," since they were the staple of Western movie fight scenes.

	To perform a haymaker, whip your arm from the shoulder in a large horizontal loop. Unlike a conventional karate punch, haymakers do not “[[snap\|snap]],” they use weight transfer to generate momentum, rather than using muscle contraction to deliver power. This requires a significant wind-up, which [[Telegraphing\|telegraphs]] the punch. To optimize your momentum, take a same-side step forward as your swing, like a [[Pursuit punch\|pursuit punch]]. Unlike a [[Hook punch\|hook punch]], haymakers have little to no bend in the elbow, to increase their range. As a consequence your wrist must be turned slightly inward, to ensure that your [[Seiken\|knuckles]] contact the opponent -- however, your fist will not be in line with your forearm, increasing your risk of suffering a sprained wrist or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer%27s_fracture boxer’s fracture]. Because of their large, looping path, haymakers must travel a distance which is (by definition) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi π]-times larger than a straight punch. As such, haymakers will take over three times longer to connect than a straight punch, giving even a moderately-skilled opponent the necessary time to [[Evasions\|evade]], [[Blocks\|block]], and counterattack.		To perform a haymaker, whip your arm from the shoulder in a large horizontal loop. Unlike a conventional karate punch, haymakers do not “[[snap\|snap]],” they use weight transfer to generate momentum, rather than using muscle contraction to deliver power. This requires a significant wind-up, which [[Telegraphing\|telegraphs]] the punch. To optimize your momentum, take a same-side step forward as your swing, like a [[Pursuit punch\|pursuit punch]]. Unlike a [[Hook punch\|hook punch]], haymakers have little to no bend in the elbow, to increase their range. As a consequence your wrist must be turned slightly inward, to ensure that your [[Seiken\|knuckles]] contact the opponent -- however, your fist will not be in line with your forearm, increasing your risk of suffering a sprained wrist or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer%27s_fracture boxer’s fracture]. Because of their large, looping path, haymakers must travel a distance which is (by definition) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi π]-times larger than a straight punch. As such, haymakers will take over three times longer to connect than a straight punch, giving even a moderately-skilled opponent the necessary time to [[Evasions\|evade]], [[Blocks\|block]], and counterattack.

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-Mawashi-tsuki (literally:  “go-around punch”) is known as a haymaker punch in English speaking-countries, since its motion mimes making hay with an invisible scythe. They are often derisively referred to as "cowboy punches," since they were a staple of Western movie fight scenes.
+Mawashi-tsuki (literally:  “go-around punch”) is known as a haymaker punch in English speaking-countries, since its motion mimes making hay with an invisible scythe. Haymakers are derisively called "cowboy punches," since they were a staple of fight scenes in Western movies.
 To perform a haymaker, whip your arm from the shoulder in a large horizontal loop. Unlike a conventional karate punch, haymakers do not “[[snap|snap]],” they use weight transfer to generate momentum, rather than using muscle contraction to deliver power. This requires a significant wind-up, which [[Telegraphing|telegraphs]] the punch. To optimize your momentum, take a same-side step forward as your swing, like a [[Pursuit punch|pursuit punch]]. Unlike a [[Hook punch|hook punch]], haymakers have little to no bend in the elbow, to increase their range. As a consequence your wrist must be turned slightly inward, to ensure that your [[Seiken|knuckles]] contact the opponent -- however, your fist will not be in line with your forearm, increasing your risk of suffering a sprained wrist or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer%27s_fracture boxer’s fracture]. Because of their large, looping path, haymakers must travel a distance which is (by definition) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi π]-times larger than a straight punch. As such, haymakers will take over three times longer to connect than a straight punch, giving even a moderately-skilled opponent the necessary time to [[Evasions|evade]], [[Blocks|block]], and counterattack.
-For the reasons given above, haymaker punches are rarely, if ever, used in [[Karate|karate]], except when acting in the opponent role during haymaker-defense [[Waza|waza]]. However, haymaker punches are ''extremely'' popular among untrained fighters (e.g., kids on playgrounds, drunks outside of bars), because they look spectacular, feel powerful, and require literally no skill. Karateka must study haymakers to know how to defend against them, because if you are ever attacked, it will likely be with a haymaker.
+For the reasons given above, haymaker punches are rarely, if ever, used in [[Karate|karate]], except when acting in the opponent's role during haymaker-defense [[Waza|waza]]. However, haymaker punches are ''extremely'' popular among untrained fighters (e.g., kids on playgrounds, drunks outside of bars), because they look spectacular, feel powerful, and require literally no skill. Karateka must study haymakers to know how to defend against them, because if you are ever attacked, it will likely be with a haymaker.
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−	Mawashi-tsuki (literally: “go-around punch”) is known as a haymaker punch in English speaking-countries, since its motion mimes making hay with an invisible scythe. They are often derisively referred to as "cowboy punches," since they were a staple of Western movie fight scenes	+	Mawashi-tsuki (literally: “go-around punch”) is known as a haymaker punch in English speaking-countries, since its motion mimes making hay with an invisible scythe. They are often derisively referred to as "cowboy punches," since they were a staple of Western movie fight scenes.
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	To perform a haymaker, whip your arm from the shoulder in a large horizontal loop. Unlike a conventional karate punch, haymakers do not “[[snap\|snap]],” they use weight transfer to generate momentum, rather than using muscle contraction to deliver power. This requires a significant wind-up, which [[Telegraphing\|telegraphs]] the punch. To optimize your momentum, take a same-side step forward as your swing, like a [[Pursuit punch\|pursuit punch]]. Unlike a [[Hook punch\|hook punch]], haymakers have little to no bend in the elbow, to increase their range. As a consequence your wrist must be turned slightly inward, to ensure that your [[Seiken\|knuckles]] contact the opponent -- however, your fist will not be in line with your forearm, increasing your risk of suffering a sprained wrist or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer%27s_fracture boxer’s fracture]. Because of their large, looping path, haymakers must travel a distance which is (by definition) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi π]-times larger than a straight punch. As such, haymakers will take over three times longer to connect than a straight punch, giving even a moderately-skilled opponent the necessary time to [[Evasions\|evade]], [[Blocks\|block]], and counterattack.		To perform a haymaker, whip your arm from the shoulder in a large horizontal loop. Unlike a conventional karate punch, haymakers do not “[[snap\|snap]],” they use weight transfer to generate momentum, rather than using muscle contraction to deliver power. This requires a significant wind-up, which [[Telegraphing\|telegraphs]] the punch. To optimize your momentum, take a same-side step forward as your swing, like a [[Pursuit punch\|pursuit punch]]. Unlike a [[Hook punch\|hook punch]], haymakers have little to no bend in the elbow, to increase their range. As a consequence your wrist must be turned slightly inward, to ensure that your [[Seiken\|knuckles]] contact the opponent -- however, your fist will not be in line with your forearm, increasing your risk of suffering a sprained wrist or a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer%27s_fracture boxer’s fracture]. Because of their large, looping path, haymakers must travel a distance which is (by definition) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi π]-times larger than a straight punch. As such, haymakers will take over three times longer to connect than a straight punch, giving even a moderately-skilled opponent the necessary time to [[Evasions\|evade]], [[Blocks\|block]], and counterattack.

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−	~~PLaceholer!!!~~	+	Mawashi-tsuki (literally: “go-around punch”) is known as a haymaker punch in English speaking-countries, since its motion mimes making hay with an invisible scythe. They are often derisively referred to as cowboy punches, since they were a staple of Western movie fight scenes.
		+	To perform a haymaker, whip your arm from the shoulder in a large horizontal loop. Unlike a conventional karate punch, haymakers do not “snap,” they use weight transfer to generate momentum, rather than using muscle contraction to deliver power. This requires a significant wind-up, which telegraphs the punch. To optimize your momentum, take a same-side step forward as your swing, like a pursuit punch. Unlike a hook punch, haymakers have little to no bend in the elbow, to increase their range. As a consequence your wrist must be turned slightly inward, to ensure that your knuckles contact the opponent – however, your fist will not be in line with your forearm, increasing your risk of suffering a jammed wrist or boxer’s fracture. Because of their large, looping path, haymakers must travel a distance which is (by definition) π-times larger than a straight punch. As such, haymakers will take over three times longer to connect than a straight punch, giving even a moderately-skilled opponent the necessary time to evade, block, and counterattack.
		+	For the reasons given above, haymaker punches are rarely, if ever, used in karate., except by your training partners during waza practice. However, haymaker punches are extremely popular among untrained fighters (e.g., kids on playgrounds, drunks outside of bars), because they look spectacular, feel powerful, and require literally no skill. Karateka must study haymakers to know how to defend against them, because if you are ever attacked, it will likely be with a haymaker.
		+	{Video of Haymakers from the front and side}