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How To Do A Palm Heel

The palm heel strike is a very effective form of self defence, and can be learned by less experienced practitioners. In this Videojug guide Richard Newcombe, professional taekwondo instructor, shows you how to perform it. Enlarge

How To Do A Palm Heel

The palm heel strike is a very effective form of self defence, and can be learned by less experienced practitioners. In this Videojug guide Richard Newcombe, professional taekwondo instructor, shows you how to perform it.

Top Tips

  • This technique is performed with bottom edge or heel of your palm.
  • The heel of your hand is a very strong part of the body with no major nerves in it, so you feel little pain when you use it.
  • The palm heel can be conditioned to be stronger with repeated blows against a hard target.
  • The palm heel strike would be used as a self defence technique; you would aim to hit your assailant in the chin or nose as they advance towards you.