In karate, we use various parts of the hands to apply a wide range of attacking, defending, or controlling techniques. One of the most commonly used techniques in daily practice is "seiken" or closed fist strikes.
It is crucial to learn how to execute the "seiken" (closed fist) correctly so that it can be applied with maximum efficiency. Closing the hands correctly should be a conditioned reflex, much like shifting gears in a car so that the technique can be applied instantly as an automated response.
For this reason, beginners must dedicate time to learning the seiken technique. There are three very important points to consider when performing seiken:
The hands should be closed firmly and remain so as to concentrate energy upon impact.
The thumb should be tucked beneath the index, middle, and ring fingers (as indicated by the arrow in the figure below). This prevents the thumb from catching on parts of the body or the opponent's clothing, which could cause injuries.
The impact with the target occurs within the area highlighted in the figure below (using the joints of the proximal phalanges of the index finger (II) and middle finger (III) with metacarpals II and III, respectively):
Let's practice the "seiken" technique a little?
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