Q&A for How to Do a Karate Punch in Shotokan

In Don Jutsu Ru (karate), the belts are: White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Red, Brown III, Brown II, Brown I, Black, Black II, Black III, etc. The 9 different colors before black are to symbolize the 9 months before birth.

The punches Connor McGregor uses in his MMA matches are boxing punches. Karate Shotokan punches are only techniques, and are not very efficient for real fights. The concept developed from learning those punches are very important, though.

Not exactly. Karate is from Japan, while kung fu is from China. Karate is primarily a striking art, with punching, kicking, knee/elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques. There are many different styles of kung fu, but it usually features circular, fluid movements and moves that mimic the attacks of animals.

This depends on the "fighters" levels and amount of training. Kung fu is not exactly a fighting sport, but is more about living in harmony with your own body.

They're both excellent. An expert in either discipline will be quite capable of defending themselves.

A standing punch refers to a punching technique executed while in an upright position, typically without significant movement or footwork. It's a straightforward punch delivered while standing still, as opposed to punches thrown during dynamic movements like stepping or rotating.