ok so i think i got better at making a punching state for my base but i dunno it just goes from standing to this for its animation. i dunno if its crap or good or what what needs to be tweaked?
I recommend studying what kind of fighting style you want them to have. For example, most boxing styles keep one leg forward (the left leg, for example) and throw light jabs with the forward arm and strong straights with the back arm.
I know this is kind of small but here's an example of a punch I worked on. Just an example for any improvements you may see necessary in your piece.