Video: Hammerfist : Krav Maga Technique: How to Fight w/ Hammerfist to the side : Self Defense by KMWKravMaga. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The hammer fist strikes with the meaty base of the fist, safe for the hand and powerful downward, sideways or backward.
3 key details
- Strike with the pinky side of a tight fist.
- Drop the body weight into downward strikes.
- Turn the hips for side strikes.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Shadow hammer fists
- 2:00Downward on bag
- 3:00Side and back strikes
- 2:00Combos with knees
- 1:00Shoulder stretch
Safety
Strike the bag, not hard surfaces.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
