Editing Strike (attack) (section)

====Palm====
A strike using the [[Hand#Areas|palm]] of the hand. Whether the hand is open or the fingertips are folded against the bottom knuckles, palm strikes hit with the bottom part of the palm, where the hand meets the wrist. The hand is held perpendicular to the wrist to avoid hitting the softer inner wrist tissue against the target.

The bottom ridge of the palm is a surprisingly solid striking surface, and can do just as much damage as a closed fist when utilized properly (some studies have shown that a palm strike actually can produce more energy than a punch),{{Citation needed|reason=Speculation?|date=January 2010}} with far less risk of injury to the striker's own hand.

The palm strike is useful as it is thrown in a more relaxed manner than a clenched fist. This is because clenching the fist shortens the extensor muscles of the wrist which counter the action of flexor muscles of the wrist used in punching. Many martial arts teach to keep the fist clench relaxed until impact in order to maximize the speed of the punch.

Targets are numerous and some examples include the [[human nose|nose]], [[jaw]], [[ear]]s, back of the [[Human head|head]], the [[groin]], the [[kidney]]s, the [[Temple (anatomy)|temple]]s and [[abdominal cavity]]. Some combat sports, such as [[Pancrase]], have forbidden strikes using the clenched fist but permitted strikes using the palm.

=====Slap=====
{{main article|Slapping (strike)}}
Use a stiff arm as an example, from a standing position, left hand up in guard and right hand at your side, shoot your right arm upward hitting with the forearm, since the other hand has to check low let it pass by the bicep of the right arm, as you add more power and speed you end up slapping your bicep on the way by.