different hand techniques

[danfaggella]

in boxing we have the gloves, which are safe and functional but limit certain things. I like the idea of different hand positions, not just different fists, but different hand forms for blocking and parrying and stuff (like the white crane wing or mantis hand). I would like to see these TYPE things implemented somewhere, i think they are possable when you have those MMA gloves on (like in the ufc/pride). What do you know about/think about such eastern techniques?

[TerryV]

If you really want to throw off you sparring partner, throw your jab underhand some time like the old time fighters did. I will do that from time to time and can see a really funny look on the guys face while he trying to figure out what the hell that was.