What are your thoughts on this strike? This is a strike that is probably found in a good majority of the arts out there. I've done this strike countless times on the focus pads as well as during sparring. However, taking into consideration the small bones in the back of the hand, hitting something hard could possibly lead to injuring the hand.
For myself, I tend to lean more towards using a hammerfist strike. I think its a more powerful hit and the chance of injury is a bit less IMO.
Now, this is not to say that I've dropped the backfist from my bag of strikes, just that depending on the target, I'd probably not pick that as my first choice.
Any other thoughts?
Mike
For myself, I tend to lean more towards using a hammerfist strike. I think its a more powerful hit and the chance of injury is a bit less IMO.
Now, this is not to say that I've dropped the backfist from my bag of strikes, just that depending on the target, I'd probably not pick that as my first choice.
Any other thoughts?
Mike