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Backfist
Names by art: Karate: Uraken · Muay Thai: Mat wiang klap · Kickboxing: Backfist
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
A snapping strike with the back of the knuckles. The elbow points at the target and the forearm unfolds like a whip, then retracts; in its spinning form the whole body turns 360 degrees so the arm arrives at the end of the rotation.
Appears in 3 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Karate | Uraken |
| Muay Thai | Mat wiang klap |
| Kickboxing | Backfist |
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Wabukan (2026). “Backfist”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/punho-costas (accessed 2026-10-30).
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