Video: How to do Palm Heel Strike by Krav Maga Global Japan TV. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
The palm heel strike is a safe, powerful strike for self-defense.
3 key details
- Strike with the heel of the palm, fingers back.
- Drive from the hips.
- Recover hands to guard.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Shadow strikes
- 2:00Bag, lead hand
- 2:00Bag, rear hand
- 3:00Combos
- 1:00Wrist stretch
Safety
Keep wrist aligned.
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.
