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Open-hand strikes
Palm-heel strike
Names by art: Karate: Shotei-uchi · Kung Fu: Palm strike · Wing Chun: Palm strike
Appears in 3 arts.
⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.
Biomechanics: what the body does
The heel of the palm drives forward with the wrist bent back and the fingers pulled away. The mechanics are those of a straight punch, but the larger, padded surface and the aligned wrist reduce the risk of hand injury.
Appears in 3 arts
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Wabukan (2026). “Palm-heel strike”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/palma (accessed 2026-10-30).
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