Search: “standing back fist

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Standard Standing BackfistgenusStrike

A non-spinning backfist thrown by snapping the arm outward from a bent-elbow position, using the wrist as a pivot point to whip the back of the fist toward the target.

Standard Spinning BackfistgenusStrike

The fundamental spinning backfist executed by pivoting on the lead foot, rotating the body 360 degrees, and striking with the back of the fist at head level.

Standing BackfistSub-FamilyStrike

A backfist delivered from a stationary position without spinning, using a snapping motion of the wrist and elbow to strike with the back of the knuckles.

Fundamental PunchfamilyStrike

The Fundamental Punch family covers punching techniques that span multiple martial arts traditions beyond Western boxing — including backfists, hammer fists, spinning backfists, and superman punches t...

Phoenix Eye FistSub-FamilyStrike

The Phoenix Eye Fist is a Chinese martial arts striking technique where the index finger knuckle is extended beyond the other knuckles to form a single protruding point, creating a concentrated striki...

Uraken Shomen UchiSub-FamilyStrike

Uraken Shomen Uchi is a snapping backfist strike delivered to the front (shomen) of the opponent, using the back of the first two knuckles (the dorsal surface of the index and middle finger knuckles) ...

Uraken Mawashi UchiSub-FamilyStrike

Uraken Mawashi Uchi is a spinning back-fist strike where the attacker rotates the body and whips the back of the fist in a wide horizontal arc, powered by the full body rotation. [1] Unlike the standa...

Standard Long GuardgenusDefence

The Standard Long Guard extends the lead arm fully forward, hand open or in a loose fist, placing the palm or forearm against the opponent's forehead, chin, or shoulder to create a frame that prevents...

Seiken Ago UchiSub-FamilyStrike

Seiken Ago Uchi is a Kyokushin karate rising punch specifically targeting the chin from below, driving the fore-fist (seiken — the index and middle finger knuckles) upward into the underside of the op...

Short ChokegenusSubmission

The short choke is a compact rear strangle variation where the attacker uses a shallow grip — often just the forearm across the side of the neck targeting the carotid, with a palm-to-palm or fist grip...

MMA EscapefamilyEscape and Reversal

The MMA Escape family covers escape techniques specifically adapted for mixed martial arts competition, where the threat of ground-and-pound strikes fundamentally changes the mechanics, urgency, and p...