Overview
A really powerful weapon that can be swung like a baseball bat. Requires little skill to apply, and has a minimal chance of personal injury.
Striking targets
Most parts of the body but especially the top of the head, any joints, narrow bones, neck, jaw, temple, ribs, groin.
Used in these katas
Saifa, Bassai Dai, Seiunchin, Empi, Sepai, Kanku dai
Technique
Close the hand into a tight fist, with the thumb tucked out of the way. Strike with the bottom edge of the fist. You can use your hips or drop your weight according to the direction of the strike. YOu can keep the wrist straight or bent according to the target and your angle to it.
Strengths
Extremely powerful. Very easy to exectue. Very versatile.
Weaknesses
Requires a curved path the the target, and is thus a little easier to see than a straight technique.
