Strikes - Bottom Fist Strikes

Bottom Fist Strikes

A bottom fist strike, also known as a "hammer fist," is usually used to the head or body or as a block. It is executed by striking with the bottom area of the clenched fist in an inward horizontal motion (knuckles down) or a downward motion (knuckles outward). The point of impact is the fleshly area of the bottom of the fist.

• Inverted Bottom Fist Strike. A strike that is usually used to the temple or ribs. It is executed in an outward horizontal motion (knuckles upward).
• Twisted Bottom Fist Strike. A strike that is usually used to the chin. An inverted bottom fist punch that over rotates 90° until the thumb is downward knuckles inward) It is executed in an upward motion.
• Double Bottom Fist Strike. A strike, usually used to the temple or ribs. Two inward bottom fist strikes (knuckles downward) are executed at the same time to opposite sides of the same target.
• Spinning Bottom Fist Strike. A strike that is usually used to the temple or ribs. It is executed by rotating the body 360° toward the side executing the strike with a bottom fist strike (knuckles upward).