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Palm Strikes
The palm strike is an upper body strike that can be executed with either the front (leading) arm, the rear (trailing) arm, or both arms simultaneously.
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The point of contact should be the heel of the palm. Keep the fingers straight and avoid striking with the upper part of the hand. Striking closer to the fingers reduces force and increases the risk of wrist injury.
1. Hand Position
Thumb and fingers should be pressed together. Do not separate the fingers. Hand / wrist should remain stable in a fully extended position during the strike.​
Correct Position
Correct Position
Incorrect Position
Incorrect Position
2. High / Middle / Lower Strikes
The palm strike can be performed with the forearm in one of three positions:
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Palm down, fingers up (upward to chin)
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Palm in, fingers to outside, thumb up (body)
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Palm up, fingers down (groin)
Nose Strike
Neck Strike
Body Strike
Groin Strike