| The palm heel strike is more efficient than a punch | | | | Developing explosive power will make it devastating. |
| because you are less likely to hurt yourself, and also | | | | Make sure you keep the elbow down, like a straight |
| because it is easier to use superior mechanics with it. | | | | punch, which allows you to use superior mechanics. |
| Unfortunately it is under-appreciated; hardly ever used. | | | | Keep your fingers straight out, or scrunched up away |
| Martial Arts like Krav Maga, on the other hand, are | | | | from the palm, otherwise you would break your fingers |
| smart in the fact that they do incorporate the palm | | | | using the strike. It can be executed with the four |
| strike, as well as many internal style of Chinese martial | | | | fingers facing up, or off to the side--whatever the |
| arts. This strike is very important, and can be a life | | | | situation calls for. |
| saver. | | | | Use the Palm strike as a stopper. If someone is running |
| Execution and Technique | | | | in to grab you, strike them in the face. Or, if it is a less |
| From a the guard, open your hand and flip it back so | | | | dangerous situation, use it to the body as a warning, or |
| that the palm is exposed. Shoot it straight forward with | | | | slow the strike down to double as a hard push. This is |
| elbow down, focusing the impact on the heel of your | | | | also a good strike to use against the ribs. Palm heel |
| palm. Like a punch, keep the hand completely relaxed | | | | strikes work the best at high and medium angles. |
| until the moment of contact, then tense, releasing all the | | | | I promise you will not be disappointed with this |
| energy. | | | | technique: it is a invaluable addition to any martial artist's |
| Tips and Usage | | | | arsenal! |
| Snap this technique for added speed and power. | | | | |