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Teishō-uchi (literally “bottom-palm strike”), the palm-heel strike uses the heel-of-the-hand (teishō) to smash several different 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:
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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.]]
  
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[Picture of a palm-heel, use MS paint to make a circle to highlight the striking area]
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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.
  
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Palm-heel strikes (along with elbow strikes) are an essential part of any self-defense course because:  
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Palmheel strikes (along with [[Elbow strikes|elbow strikes]]) are an essential part of [[Waza|self-defense]] courses because:
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*Palmheel strikes require little skill.
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*The teishō is the most robust part of the hand, so palmheel strikes can be used without risk of injury. This is vital because:  
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**Some people have dainty hands, which cannot handle the rigors of [[Punches|punching]].
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**Many people (e.g., artists, physicians, tradesmen) need their hands to earn a living, and this could cause hesitation.
  
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*Palm-heels strikes are incredibly simple to perform; they require little skill.
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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.
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*Some people have dainty hands, which cannot handle the rigors of punching. Likewise, some people (e.g., artists, guitarists, and surgeons) cannot earn a living if they suffer a hand injury. Since the teishō is the most robust part of the hand, anyone can use palm-heel strikes to defend themselves without risking injury.
 
  
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There are four ways to throw a palm-heel strike. All four ways are essentially variations of a reverse punch, but the hand rotates in different directions to different angles depending on the target. Different weak points will require slightly different final hand positions to prevent hyperextending your fingers backwards.
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==Rising palmheel strike==
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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]].  
  
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===Rising palmheel strike===
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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].
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Rising palm-heel strikes are thrown much like a reverse punch, and the hand only turns until the technique ends with the fingers pointing upward. This will protect your fingers as you strike the opponent’s nose, chin, or collarbone. (Please note that palm-heels to the nose will not instantly drive the nosebone into the brain. That is an urban legend.)
 
  
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[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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Downward palm-heel strikes are thrown much like a reverse punch, and the hand turns until the technique ends with the fingers pointing straight down. This allows for safe striking to the opponent’s abdomen and groin. Downward palm-heel strikes are also the perfect setup for groin grabs, which can be used to start a number of simple-yet-utterly-horrific combinations.
 
  
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[video of downward palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
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==Downward palmheel strike==
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===Outside palmheel strike===
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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.
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Downward palm-heel strikes are thrown much like a tate-tsuki. The fingers pointing to the outside, so there is no turn-over. This is commonly used to strike the opponent’s kidneys. Also, the most efficient way to push some away from you is to strike their hips with outside palm-heel strikes; this is useful when escaping from bear hugs.
 
  
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[video of outside palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
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[video of downward palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
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===Inside palmheel strike===
 
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Inside palm-heel strikes are thrown much like a reverse punch, with a 270° turnover, ending with the fingers pointing to the inside. Inside palm-heels are typically thrown to the chest, to stop a rushing opponent, or to knock an opponent off-balance. At its highest level, the shock of an extremely powerful inside palm-heel strike can send the opponent’s heart into fibrillation.
 
  
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After executing an inside palm-heel strike, immediately close your hand to grab the opponent’s clothing, jewelry, or chest hair. Then, the reciprocal action of your rechamber pulls your opponent into your next attack, doubling its power.
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==Outside palmheel strike==
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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]].
  
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[video of inside palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
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[video of outside palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
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==Inside palmheel strike==
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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].
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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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[video of inside palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
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Latest revision as of 00:46, 3 January 2025

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 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) are an essential part of 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 risk of injury. This is vital because:
    • Some people have dainty hands, which cannot handle the rigors of punching.
    • 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 your hand must strike different vital points at different angles to prevent hyperextending your fingers.

Rising palmheel strike

Rising palmheel strikes are thrown much like an uppercut, but the hand turns until the fingers point upward. This protects your fingers as you strike the opponent’s philtrum, chin, or collarbone.

Please note that palmheel strikes to the philtrum will not drive the opponent's nosebone into their brain, causing instant death. That is an urban legend.

Downward palmheel strike

Downward palmheel strikes extend out like a reverse punch, except the rotates the opposite direction, until the fingers point straight down, to allow you to safely strike the opponent’s abdomen and 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. This is commonly used to strike the opponent’s 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. 

[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 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 shock of an extremely powerful inside palmheel strike can send their heart into fibrillation.

After executing an inside palmheel strike, immediately close your hand to grab the opponent’s clothing, jewelry, or chest hair. Then, the reciprocal action of your rechamber pulls your opponent into your next attack, doubling its power. 

[video of inside palm-heel strikes from the front and side, fast and slow.]
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