WHERE AND HOW TO STRIKE
 
Using the side of an open hand for slashing is more effective than using a fist blow. With it you may deliver a blow of considerable force without hurting your own hand, and the blow has greater penetrating power and requires less effort.

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A strong, heavy person can hit out blindly with some resuit. As we will always assume that you are smaller than your adversary, you must make every blow count. Striking into the weak and vulnerable areas of the body is your compensation for less power. Remember a moderate blow to any nerve center will accomplish far more than your most powerful blow struck at random.

The Temple Blow.
Strike about 1 1/2” back from and slightly above the outer corner of the eye. A moderate blow will give pain and will stun. A heavy blow to this area can result in unconsciousness. An extremely forceful, smashing blow to the temple could be fatal and should not be used unless your life is threatened.
 
It requires more skill and training to deliver a fatal blow than is generally thought. Beginners lack the necessary power, accuracy and skill. When a student has gained the ability to strike such a blow, he will also have achieved the measure of control which allows him to regulate the force and effect of his striking power.

This blow is delivered with the fleshy part 0f the outside edge of the open hand, palm held downward. The thumb is held against the hand, the fingers are held together ànd slightly cupped. The arm from the elbow to the end of the fingers should be a straight one. When practicing, simply touch the striking area lightly. In actual use, the blow is delivered With a whipping action, letting the hand bounce back after contact.