STRIKES

Strikes are circular or direct movements targeted at the opponent's body.  Strikes include fist punches, hammer fist, fingertip strikes, knife-hand, palm strike, knee strike, elbow strike, and uppercut punch.
 

Fist Punches -		Execute the punch with the first 2 knuckles of you fist. Bring the fist of the punching arm upward and straighten the elbow to form a powerful forward movement directed to a specific target.
Hammer fist -		Place the fist of the striking arm against the opposite shoulder with palm inward and elbow bent.  Rotate the fist like the second hand of a clock until the elbow is straightened. This powerful strike is used to attack the top of the head, face, shoulders, chest, sides, and arm.
Fingertip Strikes -		Form a spear by extending the striking arm with fingers together and thumb tucked in.  The tip of the fingers are slightly bent inward. It is used for a thrusting attack to the eyes, throat, solar plexus, or abdomen.
Knife-Hand -		The knife-hand strike can be used to attack the neck, face, and the back of the head.
Palm Strike -		Snap up the palm of the striking hand. This is mostly used to throw the head of the opponent back by striking from under the chin.  It may also be used to target the face, chest, solar plexus, or abdomen.
Knee Strike -		Bend the knee while using the hip to create the upward thrust. It is used to attack the face, solar plexus, abdomen, and groin area.
Elbow Strike -		Bend the elbow and place the fist of the striking elbow in the opposite hand in order to add more power to the strike.  Hit with the flat part of the elbow - not the tip. This strike is mostly used when the attacker is close.  It can be used upward to the chin, downward to a knee, or outward to the torso.
Uppercut Punch -		Use the pulling arm to pull the back of the opponent's head toward you.  This move is usually accompanied by an uppercut punch is which the other arm then throws an upward punch to the opponent's face or side.