We practice the backfist in our dojo both as a block and a strike, as a distraction and as an actual attack. Some have questioned the power or use of the backfist as a practical strike.
I think this should demonstrate that the backfist is an effective strike when employed properly.
http://www.leagle.com/xmlResult.aspx?xmldoc=In COCO 20101115045.xml&docbase=CSLWAR3-2007-CURR
Without comment on the court's decision that the police used excessive force in this case, I think it is clear that the backfist can be a very effective strike.
Your thoughts on the backfist?
I think this should demonstrate that the backfist is an effective strike when employed properly.
http://www.leagle.com/xmlResult.aspx?xmldoc=In COCO 20101115045.xml&docbase=CSLWAR3-2007-CURR
...As Vigil turned to leave, the first officer informed Vigil that he was under arrest for disorderly conduct. The officer slowed Vigil's attempt to leave the scene by grabbing his shirt. When Vigil attempted to shrug off the officer's grab, the first officer struck him with a martial arts "back fist" to his face, fracturing multiple bones in his face and dropping Vigil to his knees.
With Vigil's injuries both numerous and apparent, he was taken from the scene in an ambulance to a local hospital. Once at the hospital he received over six hours of medical treatment. Vigil's sinal and occipital bones were broken; his left eye was deeply bruised and bleeding;
Without comment on the court's decision that the police used excessive force in this case, I think it is clear that the backfist can be a very effective strike.
Your thoughts on the backfist?