"Any technique you do has the potential to hurt you, not just the bad guy." How true! Cool insight, thanks!

Great video! I use palm strikes because I have arthritis in my hand and knuckles. Getting old sucks but it beats the alternative.

So we're gonna ignore the fact he said Squarebob Spongepants

I think the wierdest strike I've ever had on me was from a chinese guy I was sharing a flat with. He said "hold out your forearm" - that was my first stupid mistake (honestly he could've broken my arm). And he just, without any effort, with a completely relaxed arm, and from only a short distance away as well really, just dropped his forearm onto mine - the pain drained the color from my face. He said "This is what we learn in Kung Fu - to just use gravity". I thought "Well, no shit."

I'm watching at least one of your videos a day for the last few days, I really appreciate your presentation and attitude. I'm an older fellow myself, and can really relate to practice in a manner that minimizes any chance of injury, thanks for these, I'm going to try to keep watching, I really enjoy your channel!

Wow, this is one of the most important self-defense/martial arts videos I've seen in a great while. All martial artists should watch this vid.

Just broke mine on breaking a double board today. Something tells me I should’ve watched this first😬 - white belt student

Sensei Ando, I am now a fan! Excellent advice, and moreover your focus on conflict avoidance. But push can come to shove. Your guidance grants survival to the common person.

I believe the chin jab (palm heel strike) was William Fairbairn's favorite strike, and it is definitely one of mine. Thx for the "fine tuning".

one more way is to twist you body when you punch, boxing basics, although this only applies for long distance punching

Great information. Highly important to minimise damage to yourself whenever possible. 🙏

Good points! I came here after looking into Bas Rutten's bone strikes. He broke one of his hands after an opponent closed in mid punch. Your points make a fine addition.

Another very useful video Sensei Ando. One of the best youtube channels💪👍✌

If you pull your rear shoulder back and apply the palm heel strike similar to a straight lead jab in boxing, the problems of trying to hit centre with the twisted wrist is no longer an issue because you are starting in a more natural slightly side on ready stance rather than square on and the skeletal extension is in a stronger, more effective alignment. Another thing is to remember to pull the top of your hand back (finger tip end) as far back as you can when striking the heavy bag to help ensure that you are striking with the base of the palm.

Thank you, I was taught this as a kid, but when I’ve needed to use it, I have always either forgotten about it or done it wrong.

Yeah, a friend showed me the concept similarly. You square off and stand at a distance so that the fist is a few inches in front of the face. Then, take one step to the side and try the same thing, the fist should have more than enough reach to hit the face. Arms form arcs with reach and their apogee is when the shoulder lines up, not the torso.

You are the best teacher (martial arts)

U r really good n logical person, salute u sir

This is the most helpful palm strike tip ever! simple & clear! thank u sir!

another great video.Thank you sir

Great video. Who would've thought there'd be so much to consider when doing the "old reliable" palm strike! But more than that, great attitude you bring to each video (except when you played a bad guy in Shane Faizen's video). I learned (too late in life) that the happier a person is, the less he will feel a need to fight. It's not just about being confident from being strong & well-equipped with various techniques but being HAPPY. Hence my admiration for the name you wear, "Happy Life Martial Arts". Good job, Sensei Ando.

Great video Sensei, good to know I was doing this right. Square Bob Spongepants doesn't stand half a chance now!

More awesome instruction. I wish I could afford classes, but these videos are just great. Thanks Ando, please keep posting.

I bruised my wrist badly just inccorectly palm striking a foam target. I can only imagine what a hard skull would do

Smart advice!! Very good at describing the misconceptions of following the Centerline! And yes the SpongeBob reference was funny!

Great tip Ando. I really enjoy your simple and effective tips. Thank you.

This is one of my FAVORITE techniques--- it is VERY effective, safer (if done correctly)..and if filmed by someone LOOKS more like you were being defensive and pushing the attacker away!!!

Nice video but did you say square Bob sponge pants

And here I thought the goal was to hit the the nose as hard as possible thanks for clearing my misconception brother keep up the good work

-"Squarebob Spongepants"- XD

Very good basic tutorial! As well as what you showed, I use the PHS swinging the hand from the sides also, to the ears or ribs, for example. Here's one for you: Could you do a tutorial on the head butt. How to do it AND how to train for it (without giving yourself a concussion :-) I just can't see using a makiwara for head butt training, lol

Palm strike tip was great. Will keep it in mind when we do pad and bag drills.

I like you ways of explain things ,wish i was near your academy-dojo i would be a student

Simple techniques but very effective

Thanks Sensei Ando. Center the palm, base the palm, without twist, that´s I pratice against targets to take experience and adjust technics. Like others kinds of attacks, from hands to feet. Much better seeing this videos and learning ever more. Health and peace for you and students.

Nice lesson. Nice new logo!

Thanks for putting subtitle, I can understand whole video.

Great video once again! Thanks! Would you like to do something like this on the elbow strike?

Fantastic video.

Good advice

This guy is the best teacher

great stuff Ando. Such a simple strike yet you covered a lot of important details.

Pure wisdom! Any hand strike starts from the base of the feet through hips to generate proper torque on impact. If the body is aligned naturally, the strike will feel natural.

I punched the right way, and have broking my fist not my wrist. Nobody tells you that there is a lot of pressure on your wrists in fight, but I have certainly felt it afterwards.

nice sir

Thank you, thank you for this!

absolutely right sensei! hitting the centre while twisting the palm means breaking it..i agree..thanks for your helpful tips :)

I love your informative videos. All done in a pleasant manner.

Always valuable, good spirited and wise with Sensei Ando!

Thumbs up for putting safety first.

thanks, Im getting into a fight after the class Im in right nnow so I'm binge watching your videos while in class

brilliant! - The video I was searching for.

Muchas gracias! 😊

Thank you sir another great video!

"square bob sponge pants" lol 1:39

Thank you for the informative video!

Great video. We teach the palm heel strike in our Karate class and it can be found in many Kata's.

Listen to your body and train smart-I like that!

Best video ever

Great advice!

You are correct sir that when you punch on the center line your fist will not impact on the fore and middle finger but on the middle, ring and pinky knuckles- the natural position of the fist when punched toward the center. To land the fore and middle knuckles, you adjust the position of the fist a little twitching outward so that the fore and middle knuckles will position to hit the center. The Okinawan had a way to correct this by moving their body off-center on the side of the arm that will punch so they straight punch without adjusting the position of the fist. In palm strike as i practice it, the natural position of the palm when stretch out is not flat but a little twisted where in the outer edge of the palm will be the one to initially touch the object of a pal-push; the palm is like making a chop with its edge. when the outer edge of palm make contact the palm will the twist so that the flat of the palm will fully contact with the lower part near the wrist that will brunt the weight of the push or strike.

Thanks! This was interesting.

To your point about "straight on counter" . The body is best protected when the joints are 'allowed' to move in their created context, meaning it works best in natural motion or in stable stance. SO when as you said strike at an angle but "fitting the fight" you are more apt to dissect or damage an opponents joints moving in counter to their natural flow and function. As in straight on facing but allowing your strike to move in fluid motion, you will naturally malign the normal movement of the opponents joint which is its normal defense.

Twisting wrist to the other side is safe, with the heel of the blade of the palm. In fact, keeping the palm pushed on the blade side feels more stable. Your thought on this?

great video sensei, now that i see the video i realized that this also applies to hammer fists when I throw them straight down the center line they feel awkward and have no power but when i do it at a little angle suddenly i can put all my weight behind them i aim for the bridge of the nose or the side of the chin.

Scrolling through KZfaq and found some goodies.

Angles to ponder upon If the center is a limiter for yourself to punch into the other side of the ribs, right hand into opponent's left side edge of right half of his ribs... If the half clenched palm strike fingers are to be as guides and slides to the palm heel. If the jaw can be broken or dislocated by learning physiology and hinges Waist height is knee bending and foot placing and ... no use torso to control height of strike

Perfect explanation. Thanks sensei

"Keep smiling, friend"? Smile? I broke my wrist because of you! Smile you say? Sorry, couldn't help myself. It's the big goofy face on your shirt, sensei. Contagious as shit. Keep the vids comin'.

Great Video :) keep going on thx for all of your Contend

Could you do a video on some techniques of a larger, stronger person grabs you from the front with 2 hands then one as he frees up to strike you? Excellent instruction BtW Subscribed and hit the "notify" bell.

How do you look so fresh in every single video?? You are really awesome sensei :D

thanks

My classmate and I were "practising" a fight and he was going straight and I was using things that I learnt from your channel. Then he grabbed and twisted my wrist and I was staying still because It was pretty normal to me and he was like " WHAT THE F*" and I laughed so hard! 😂

That's a good video, the first lesson in Tiger Claw Kung Fu how to strike with a palm.

What's the least painful but best to dis arm someone? (Like school bullying and getting them out your face.) My technique. Pulling one arm back while using my other arm to put head down. Trying not to hurt as much and threatening.

Awesome video and thanks for sharing 👍

When you jab, your shoulder behind that fist will move towards the centre, making your fist face square on to the target. So even though we practise as you said square on it is just to ensure that you're aiming at the target. Whoever would punch standing square on in a fight? Any kind of fight? Your body would move naturally. Mine does anyway... With a reverse punch you would step anyway, that is basic drill. I have done three different karate styles so far and this is true for all of them. Apart from that detail, good idea to draw attention to the fist position.

Very true. Thanks

What he is saying is absolutely true. I remember I was sorta practicing my palm strikes standing square on a punching bag. I sprained my right wrist, and it stood sprained for about 4 months (I didn't ice it). It's a unnatural position. I texted this embarrassing experience of mine to help you, so try not to laugh at me too much.

Amazing video. Now I’m your fun. Thanks

awesome video as always

From the side and a slight curve in your arm . Also down 12 to 6 to the bridge of the nose . Its a eye closer

Another insightful video. Ando, any tips for dodging effectively or how to better use feints/dealing with them?

Thank you shifu

Good Video. I learned something. More please.

thanks sir for this video, Also training your wrist to be stronger.

interesting video never seen anyone break their wrist with a palm heel but I can see how it could happen, (I once met someone who had a broken middle metacarpal from doing a hammer fist which at the time surprised me) my preference on palm heel is to usually use a horizontal instead of vertical one so the hand is going in the shape of the bag but that's not to target a middle target, it's more for side targets like jaw, temple, ribs and I'm pivoting to a flanking position while doing it

You're a great teacher, thank you! :D

Came here cause the way they show the palm strike in sniper elite is brutal as you literally shatter the dude’s jaw

Hello!! My name is Rad Mr Ando I am big fun and i have q to ask. Is there a chance that you will make some video about Kung Fu or record some podcast about it ?? Hmm Your story with it etc ?? I myself have some Kung Fu background and I would love to hear some of your story's about it. All the best !! Stay Awesome ^^

can you uplaod a video about the perfect way of knuckle conditioning? is punching walls good for knuckle strengthening? please kindly make a video on that

In penchak thé tiger strike is thé best for head.

nice video I've never thought of it like that

The open hand strike can also be very dangerous?? If an experienced fighter grabs your arm and then your fingers extended in an open hand strike he then controls you?? Even a parry to your open hand strike would put him in position to grab your fingers?? I think the best option is hammerfists and forearm strikes!! A lot of guys know of finger control bouncers do it a lot!!

Just watched your video. I see your thoughts are correct as usual. But,,, I have learned over my years of hung gar training. If you step and hit with opposite hand and foot the center line is a lot easier to hit. When you step with your left and hit with your right it will usually hit the center line. I may be wrong but give it a try and see what you think. 😀

I use palm strike on my floor mounted makiwara board .Used it for years .Only thing is I also used to practise knuckle strike twist wrist on it ( did shotokan for 8 years ) .Never had a problem with my wrist .So I am guessing that the advice about twisting your wrist on impact must really only apply to people who have never built up wrist power on a maki board.

Ando, one suggestion, when showing an incorrect move, if possible, show that off colour or with an X, this would help to no end.

What about striking with the blade of your hand, the old "karate chop." I find my knuckles hurt when striking a heavy bag and I feel like I'm not doing it right because I can't go 100%

STRAIGHT talk if ever I heard it, Ando. I just realized that practicing my vertical punches down the center line bends my wrists right/left. Instead I should be punching IN-LINE with my arms, or moving my body right/left of the center line - correct? :-)