-to cushion the fists.
135183
You are obviously seeing the WRONG Mexican women.
476517
Because they want to?
571557
it's just a cooling solution (probably liquid nitrogen) to cool down the injured area to prevent swelling.
3874
Some people do it just because they know they can.  It gives them a feeling of satisfaction.  They cannot feel good about themselves unless they bring someone else down.
309075
The Boxer has a harder punch,\nMartial Arts May Kick Harder.
401029
If, and only if, you are speaking of fighting with fist. Most do not because they want to be part of the "gentile civilized society" And those who would fight, often don't unless there is no alternative. Otherwise they just bull out a firearm and pop a cap into you. No muss , no fuss, and you don't even have to break a sweat.
473087
What do you think you have a shirt for?  It's for wiping off your hands when you eat ribs!  Pants work well for fried chicken.
46874
To help the common man.
372065
Whoa.  I have NEVER heard of that, and I've been training karate for  several years.  I guess it's a way to prove one's "manliness" on some level!
467526
And you want to do this why?seem s a strange way for a young lady to defend herself wrestling around on the ground with her attacker?
489802
Because its in their blood.
175007
It's to keep your balance.  While you are walking, actually your body is completely off the ground for a split moment.  So, you need to keep from falling on your ass.
384757
~It gives bums and the homeless a place to sleep and get warm and it gives muggers and pickpockets a nice place to ply their trades.  It also makes for a handy place to park trains so one can get on and off.
614859
Repedidly using them to whack something. It is the same as punching boards. Bones have little holes in them and as you do it those bones break (small breaks- not like needing a cast) and as the bones heal they fill in those holes making them stronger and less likely to break. Also you become more resilient to the pain.
528582
Don't most people have beds or couches at home that they could hit to get their anger out if they wanted to?\n\nThere are boxing clubs too. Maybe you could try one of those.
584686
To cover the smell of a fart.
213814
Just to screw with Marxists and those who think it will make a difference to take that day off, signed a proud legal American.\n\nP. S. Arrest all criminals