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Kumite Palm Heel

Teisho Ate

Palm heel strike used at close range to strike, check or create space.

TechniqueStrikesIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the wrist firm and palm base aligned.
  2. Drive from the body, not just the arm.
  3. Use it with control because it can easily become a push.
  4. Recover the hand to guard or control position.

Coaching points

  • Keep the wrist firm and palm base aligned.
  • Drive from the body, not just the arm.
  • Use it with control because it can easily become a push.
  • Recover the hand to guard or control position.
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