This page provides details on the martial arts palm strike (or palm heel strike). This martial arts technique uses the heel of the palm in order to strike an opponent’s nose or chin. For information on different punches and hand/arm strikes (i.e. back fist and hammer strike), please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Punches & Strikes section.
Martial artists often use this technique because it results in less potential damage to the martial artist’s fingers/hands because they are hitting with “padded bottom” of their hand. Therefore, they are less likely to break a finger or knuckle. However, a well-aimed punch is likely to result in greater damage to an attacker than a palm strike due to the impact of the martial artist’s “bony” knuckles versus the padded impact of the palm heel.
Martial arts punches & strikes and all other martial arts techniques should only be practiced under the supervision of a trained martial arts instructor.
Palm Heel Strike & Palm Strike Videos