Palmheel strike - Revision history

YellowHatGuy at 04:46, 3 January 2025

2025-01-03T04:46:22Z

YellowHatGuy: /* Rising palmheel strike */

2021-03-01T04:43:49Z

Rising palmheel strike

YellowHatGuy at 00:18, 23 January 2021

2021-01-23T00:18:02Z

YellowHatGuy at 02:30, 29 July 2020

2020-07-29T02:30:25Z

YellowHatGuy at 02:57, 18 April 2020

2020-04-18T02:57:29Z

YellowHatGuy: /* Rising palmheel strike */

2020-03-25T10:52:57Z

Rising palmheel strike

YellowHatGuy at 10:52, 25 March 2020

2020-03-25T10:52:34Z

YellowHatGuy at 03:14, 4 December 2019

2019-12-04T03:14:03Z

YellowHatGuy: /* Inside palmheel strike */

2019-03-04T23:47:39Z

Inside palmheel strike

YellowHatGuy at 10:56, 9 July 2018

2018-07-09T10:56:36Z

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 Palmheel strikes (along with [[Elbow strikes|elbow strikes]]) are an essential part of [[Waza|self-defense]] courses because:
 *Palmheel strikes require little skill.
-*The teishō is the most robust part of the hand, so palmheel strikes can be used without risking injury. This is vital because:
+*The teishō is the most robust part of the hand, so palmheel strikes can be used without risk of injury. This is vital because:
 **Some people have dainty hands, which cannot handle the rigors of [[Punches|punching]].
 **Many people (e.g., artists, physicians, tradesmen) need their hands to earn a living, and this could cause hesitation.

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 Please note that palmheel strikes to the philtrum ''will not'' drive the opponent's nosebone into their brain, causing instant death. That is an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_legend urban legend].
- [video of rising palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
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 ==Downward palmheel strike==

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 '''Teishō uchi''' (literally “bottom-palm strike”), the '''palmheel strike''', uses the heel-of-the-hand (teishō) to smash several different [[Kyūsho|vital areas]] from close range. To form the teishō, bend your wrist back as far as you can, and curl your fingers at the second knuckle.
-Palmheel strikes (along with [[Elbow strikes|elbow strikes]]) are an essential part of any [[Waza|self-defense]] course because:
+Palmheel strikes (along with [[Elbow strikes|elbow strikes]]) are an essential part of [[Waza|self-defense]] courses because:
 *Palmheel strikes require little skill.
-*The teishō is the most robust part of the hand, so anyone can use palmheel strikes to defend themselves without risking injury. This is vital because:
+*The teishō is the most robust part of the hand, so palmheel strikes can be used without risking injury. This is vital because:
 **Some people have dainty hands, which cannot handle the rigors of [[Punches|punching]].
-**Many people (e.g., artists, physicians, tradesmen) cannot earn a living if they suffer a hand injury, which could make them hesitant to defend themselves.
+**Many people (e.g., artists, physicians, tradesmen) need their hands to earn a living, and this could cause hesitation.
-There are four ways to throw a palmheel strike, because the hand must rotate to different angles when striking different [[Kyūsho|vital points]] to prevent hyperextending your fingers backwards.
+There are four ways to throw a palmheel strike, because your hand must strike different [[Kyūsho|vital points]] at different angles to prevent hyperextending your fingers.
 ==Rising palmheel strike==
-Rising palmheel strikes are thrown much like an [[Uppercut|uppercut]], but the hand turns until the fingers point upward. This will protect your fingers as you strike the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Philtrum|philtrum]], [[Kyūsho#Chin|chin]], or [[Kyūsho#Collarbone|collarbone]].
+Rising palmheel strikes are thrown much like an [[Uppercut|uppercut]], but the hand turns until the fingers point upward. This protects your fingers as you strike the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Philtrum|philtrum]], [[Kyūsho#Chin|chin]], or [[Kyūsho#Collarbone|collarbone]].
-Please note that palmheel strikes to the philtrum ''will not'' drive the opponent's nosebone into their brain and cause instant death. That is an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_legend urban legend].
+Please note that palmheel strikes to the philtrum ''will not'' drive the opponent's nosebone into their brain, causing instant death. That is an [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_legend urban legend].
   [video of rising palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
 ==Downward palmheel strike==
-Downward  palmheel strikes extend out like a [[Reverse punch|reverse punch]], except the rotates the opposite direction, until the fingers point straight down, to allow you to safely strikr the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Abdomen|abdomen]] and [[Kyūsho#Groin|groin]]. Downward palmheel strikes are also the perfect setup for groin grabs, which can be used to start a number of simple-yet-utterly-horrific combinations.
+Downward  palmheel strikes extend out like a [[Reverse punch|reverse punch]], except the rotates the opposite direction, until the fingers point straight down, to allow you to safely strike the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Abdomen|abdomen]] and [[Kyūsho#Groin|groin]]. Downward palmheel strikes are also the perfect setup for groin grabs, which can be used to start a number of simple-yet-utterly-horrific combinations.
   [video of downward palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
 ==Outside palmheel strike==
-Outside strikes are thrown with the fingers pointing to the outside, so the hand ''does not'' turn over, like a [[Tate tsuki|tate tsuki]]. This is commonly used to strike the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Kidneys|kidneys]]. Also, the most efficient way to push some away from you is by striking their hips with outside palmheel strikes; this is useful when escaping from bear hugs or to jam an opponent's [[Hip throw|hip throw]].
+Outside strikes are thrown with the fingers pointing to the outside, so the hand ''does not'' turn over, like a [[Tate tsuki|tate tsuki]]. This is commonly used to strike the opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Kidneys|kidneys]]. Also, the most efficient way to push some away is by striking their hips with outside palmheel strikes; this is useful in bear hug escapes, or to jam an opponent's [[Hip throw|hip throw]].
   [video of outside palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
 ==Inside palmheel strike==
-Inside palmheel strikes are thrown like a [[Reverse punch|reverse punch]] with a 270° turnover, ending with the fingers pointing to the inside. Inside palmheel strikes are typically thrown to the sternum, to stop a rushing opponent, or to knock an opponent off-balance. At its highest level, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precordial_thump shock of an extremely powerful] inside palmheel strike could send the opponent’s heart into [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibrillation#Cardiology fibrillation].
+Inside palmheel strikes are thrown like a [[Reverse punch|reverse punch]] with a 270° turnover, ending with the fingers pointing to the inside. Inside palmheel strikes are typically thrown to the sternum, to stop a rushing opponent, or to knock them off-balance. At its highest level, the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precordial_thump shock of an extremely powerful] inside palmheel strike can send their heart into [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibrillation#Cardiology fibrillation].
 After executing an inside palmheel strike, immediately close your hand to grab the opponent’s clothing, jewelry, or [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y7bBNRmNKA chest hair]. Then, the [[Reciprocal action|reciprocal action]] of your rechamber pulls your opponent into your next attack, doubling its power.

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 [[File:Palmheel.png|frame|Palmheel strikes contact targets with the heel-of-the-hand, circled in red. Bending the fingers at the second knuckle prevents hyperextension sprains.]]
-'''Teishō-uchi''' (literally “bottom-palm strike”), the '''palmheel strike''', uses the heel-of-the-hand (teishō) to smash several different [[Kyūsho|vital areas]] from close range. To form the teishō, bend your wrist back as far as you can, and curl your fingers at the second knuckle.
+'''Teishō uchi''' (literally “bottom-palm strike”), the '''palmheel strike''', uses the heel-of-the-hand (teishō) to smash several different [[Kyūsho|vital areas]] from close range. To form the teishō, bend your wrist back as far as you can, and curl your fingers at the second knuckle.
 Palmheel strikes (along with [[Elbow strikes|elbow strikes]]) are an essential part of any [[Waza|self-defense]] course because:

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-'''Teishō-uchi''' (literally “bottom-palm strike”), the '''palmheel strike''', uses the heel-of-the-hand (teishō) to smash several different [[Kyūsho|vital areas]] from close range. To form the teishō, bend your wrist back as far as you can, and curl your fingers at the second knuckle. The picture below will guide you:
+[[File:Palmheel.png|frame|Palmheel strikes contact targets with the heel-of-the-hand, circled in red. Bending the fingers at the second knuckle prevents hyperextension sprains.]]
- [Picture of a palm-heel, use MS paint to make a circle to highlight the striking area]
+'''Teishō-uchi''' (literally “bottom-palm strike”), the '''palmheel strike''', uses the heel-of-the-hand (teishō) to smash several different [[Kyūsho|vital areas]] from close range. To form the teishō, bend your wrist back as far as you can, and curl your fingers at the second knuckle.
 Palmheel strikes (along with [[Elbow strikes|elbow strikes]]) are an essential part of any [[Waza|self-defense]] course because:
-*Palm-heels strikes require little skill to perform.
+*Palmheel strikes require little skill.
-*Some people have dainty hands, which cannot handle the rigors of [[Punches|punching]]. Likewise, some people (e.g., artists, guitarists, surgeons, etc.) cannot earn a living if they suffer a hand injury. Since the teishō is the most robust part of the hand, anyone can use palmheel strikes to defend themselves without risking injury.
+*The teishō is the most robust part of the hand, so anyone can use palmheel strikes to defend themselves without risking injury. This is vital because:
 There are four ways to throw a palmheel strike, because the hand must rotate to different angles when striking different [[Kyūsho|vital points]] to prevent hyperextending your fingers backwards.