Overview
This is not a powerful strike, although used as a slap, it has great psychological impact, particularly to males. Like a backfist, it can be delivered as a fast snap, but you can also use it as a solid strike, like a kakuto. Delivered quickly to the eyes, it can blind your opponent for a while, enabling you to finish the conflict, and make your escape.
Used in these katas
Unknown
Striking targets
Eyes. side of the neck, face, throat, testicles
Technique
Open the hand fully and strike with the back of the fingers in a sweeping motion. Keep the hand and fingers taught if you require high impact (such as to the neck or groin). Relax the hand and fingertips if delivering a slap to the cheek or a light fingernail rake across the eyes.
Strengths
Can be quickly delivered from no guard.
Can be used to shock without damaging the opponent.
Requires no strength.
Weaknesses
Little power.
Easily obstructed by a basic guard.
