Alright, so I decided to give this “nasty knuckles boxing” thing a shot. I’d seen some stuff online, and, well, let’s just say I was curious. I mean, who doesn’t want to punch harder, right?
First, I watched a few videos. Just to get an idea, you know? There are a million different ways to do things, and some looked… sketchy, to say the least. I wanted something simple, something that wouldn’t mess up my hands permanently.
I started with just conditioning my knuckles. Every day, I’d do some push-ups on my knuckles on the floor.
- Started on a carpet, ’cause I’m not crazy.
- Then I moved to the harder floor after a week. Hurt like hell at first, not gonna lie.
- Just a few reps at a time. Didn’t want to overdo it.
The “Rice Bucket” Method
Next, I tried the famous “rice bucket” thing.
- Got a big bucket.
- Filled it with uncooked rice. Plain white rice, nothing fancy.
- Then, it’s just punching into the rice. Over and over.
It sounds silly, but it actually feels pretty good. It’s like, resistance, but it’s not jarring like hitting a wall. I did this for maybe 10-15 minutes a day. Stab, twist, and withdraw my hand. Repeated all kinds of moves.
The Wall (Carefully!)
Finally, the wall. This is where things got, uh, real. I found a smooth, flat part of the wall.
- Started with just light taps. Barely any force.
- Focused on making sure my fist was aligned right. Didn’t want to break a wrist.
- Gradually, very gradually, increased the power.
I’m not gonna say I’m some kind of boxing champion now. I can definetly punch harder. But it’s something, right? And my knuckles? They’re definitely tougher. They don’t hurt as much when I accidentally bang them on something. So, mission accomplished, I guess?
It’s been a slow process, I did a little bit every day and saw some real changes. My knuckles are rock hard and, for sure, cause way more damage than before. It’s not for everyone, but I got what I wanted out of it.
