| Martial arts experts use their hands as weapons in | | | | palm is the contact point. The fingers and thumb |
| a self-defense encounter. A fist can be used to | | | | are not used. The strike can be aimed at the |
| punch or strike the attacker. Other parts of the | | | | head or chest. The palm heel is most effective |
| hand can be used as a weapon in a | | | | when driven into the chin or nose of the attacker. |
| life-threatening situation. In this article we will show | | | | With enough force they can be driven backwards |
| two techniques using various parts of the hand. | | | | to the ground. |
| Punches are not the only use of the hand in a | | | | Side Hand |
| self-defense scenario. Depending on the situation | | | | The side hand technique is the classic martial arts |
| and the distance from the attacker the heel and | | | | "karate chop". The contact point is the side of the |
| the side of the hand can be used with martial arts | | | | hand opposite the thumb. A strike with the side |
| techniques effectively. Creating extreme pain or | | | | hand is typically at the side of the assailant's neck. |
| disabling the assailant is crucial. Full force and follow | | | | A strike to the front of the neck or throat can |
| through is necessary with any martial arts or | | | | cause enough pain to stop the attack. A strike to |
| self-defense technique. | | | | the nose can produce a sympathetic nerve |
| Palm Heel | | | | response, the eyes tearing up, enough to allow |
| The heel of the hand or the lower portion of the | | | | for an escape. |