Breaking and strikes

A strike using the point of the elbow, one of the hardest natural weapons of the body. Elbow strikes are devastating at close range.

A strike using the outer edge of the open hand. The knifehand delivers concentrated force to nerve clusters, the neck, or the collarbone.

A strike using the inner edge of the hand, sweeping in the opposite direction to a knifehand. It targets the temple, jaw, or throat.

A snapping strike with the back of the knuckles, typically delivered in a fast outward or downward arc.

A thrust using four fingers held flat and together, targeting wide soft tissue areas such as the solar plexus or throat.

A close range strike using the point of the knee, typically driven upward into the opponent's midsection, thigh, or face.