backfists
Knuckles-out martial blows
Backfists is the plural of backfist, a strike in martial arts delivered with the back of the knuckles rather than the front.
The arm typically swings outward or whips back in a snapping motion: He threw two quick backfists to the opponent's temple.
Common in karate, taekwondo, and mixed martial arts training.
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- kickboxingMartial art combining punches, leg strikes
- MMAHybrid combat sport
- kataMartial arts movement pattern
sparring · kumite · dojo · forms · tournament · competition · demonstration · breaking
Forceful impact or stoppage
knuckles · rotation · snap · chamber · retraction · extension · hip rotation · torque
Finger-to-hand joints
- metacarpalsBones connecting wrist to fingers
- wristHand-forearm connection
- forearmArm's lower half
- elbowArm's middle joint
hand position · conditioning · calluses · padding · wrapping · injury · fracture · bruising
Acts done again
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- shadow boxingPracticing punches without partner
- heavy bagSuspended striking trainer
- focus mittsHandheld striking targets
speed bag · partner work · timing · accuracy · power · conditioning · muscle memory · warm-up
karate
Japanese unarmed combat discipline
- taekwondoKorean striking martial art
- kickboxingMartial art combining punches, leg strikes
- MMAHybrid combat sport
kata · sparring · kumite · dojo · forms · tournament · competition · demonstration · breaking · boards
strike
Forceful impact or stoppage
knuckles · rotation · snap · chamber · retraction · extension · hip rotation · torque · follow-through · recoil
knuckles
Finger-to-hand joints
- metacarpalsBones connecting wrist to fingers
- wristHand-forearm connection
- forearmArm's lower half
elbow · hand position · conditioning · calluses · padding · wrapping · injury · fracture · bruising · swelling
repetitions
Acts done again
- drillsRepetitive training routines
- shadow boxingPracticing punches without partner
- heavy bagSuspended striking trainer
focus mitts · speed bag · partner work · timing · accuracy · power · conditioning · muscle memory · warm-up · cooldown