Back Fist & Spinning Backfist Tutorial | Effective Martial Arts

These are very powerful strikes that rely on speed, momentum, timing and precision to create knockouts. Instruction by Patrick Fulop. Enjoy!
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[@HansonPottinger]

You seem like a very good instructor

[@Liquidcadmus]

interesting to see the kung fu way to do this. different styles execute this in different ways.

[@hexaclone9878]

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[@davidhamberlin5155]

actually had to use this MOVE I LEARNED HERE on some idiot at a grocery store. VERY EFFECTIVE, but it got me sued. I won in court so I guess I beat him twice???? lol

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

David, glad you're alright, both physically and legally. - Patrick

[@lmfao8245]

Tell us the story

[@davidhamberlin5155]

@@lmfao8245 I had problems with the guy before, at a bar. I'm heavily tattooed (frowned upon in small cowboy bars in texas) and he had talked shit several times before at a local bar (he had so many buddy's that I always had to hold my tongue ) then we bumped into each other at a grocery store. It was only him and one other guy so I knew that if he was going to run his mouth it was on. Sure enough he started talking smack, so I let him have a good tongue lashing and he walked up on me pretty quick with his friend behind him. I had tortillas and a bunch of other stuff in my hands he tried to grab me around the throat, I stepped back and he lost his grip while at the same time dropping my groceries I stepped back a little bit more and then lunch forward as I pivoted locating the side of his jaw as my Target and he dropped like a bag of hammers. Luckily they had everything on camera and I was able to slip out of that one without jail time

[@davidhamberlin5155]

@@lmfao8245 I had taken karate when I was a kid a mixture of taekwondo, shotokan, and kempo and it was always my favorite move but hadn't used it in 20 25 years

[@davidhamberlin5155]

@@lmfao8245 I had only used that move because there was two of them, and I knew that the first shot I had to be a hard one to keep the other guy from advancing. I would never use a spinning back fist in most scenarios, but it worked like a dream, very very effective but 8 times out of 10 times, you're going to cause serious damage and it's going to get you in trouble. And it's not a move I recommend anybody try to use without lots of practice, because you are most likely going to miss, lose your balance and your opponent will swoop on you.

[@chaosdweller]

I did it against some body swinging at my head wildly and crouched down a lil using it to the body. Instead of playing his game and it worked. I didn't put much thought into it, I was just trying to be like water lol.

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Good work!

[@utilisateur1692]

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[@speeedwagoun1196]

Yea I don’t really put thought into it either I really think if you’re a fighter at heart it’s just sorta intuitive

[@tunganhnguyen1314]

Thanks so much for the detailed demonstration!

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

My pleasure, Tung Anh Nguyen! - Patrick

[@squifflessquaffles6339]

I should work on my backfists more! Great stuff!

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Thanks, much more on the way! - Patrick

[@hassansaleh4649]

Great job coach

[@bradleyrupska4988]

I am right fist oriented too. I was taught to spin the opposite direction! More velocity on the strike

[@КолаРашаЛукашук]

I usually use my backfist to recover after big overhand or powerful hook that missed due to the oponent stepping back or i use it after couple of fast light jabs (concentrate on chest area so that oponent may lower his guard) in philly shell.

[@tommycordero4001]

Be careful when you execute the spinning back fist if your target too close to you and your elbow hit the target instead of fist your elbow will hyper extended and dislocate.

[@ShampooWow]

*_Awesome video! I like it_*

[@alphatroopekapie3549]

+Shampoo Wow ilovi it too

[@TheBeastofTrinity]

The backfist is my favorite knockout move. I usually kiss my fist first. Very effective towards pests and bullies.

[@Laila-yv3gz]

spinning backfist with the lead or the rear hand?

[@the-eternal--dragon-shenron]

Good Job I'm Glad you didn't show how to do this fighting move too fast because then we would understand how to do in detail after you explained how to do it.

[@shakirahmed440]

Works very well for me especially since I fight exclusively from a bladed stance where attack options from the rear side are very limited.. use the hook low kick and hook body kick too.. good and very effective stuff

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Glad you like it! More content coming for striking from bladed/staggered stances in the future! Thanks for the comment 🙏 - Patrick

[@midnighter9544]

It works good as combo back first. Spinning back fist. Back fist. Don't climb on bob kids OSS

[@abhisheksajwan8877]

Too good sir

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Thanks!

[@Creative_Amol]

Nice video... Thank you so much... But, what if your opponent is taller than you... Considering spinning back fist

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Thanks for your comment, Amol mk, and good question. Indeed you would need to adjust the height and angle of your spinning back fist if your opponent is taller. You would need to get in closer to still reach the face, and strike up in order to hit the jaw. The same could be said of a smaller opponent, except you would need to adjust the angle downwards. Hope this helps :) - Patrick

[@Creative_Amol]

Effective Martial Arts thank you for quick reply... I appreciate you.

[@carlpayne2664]

It is a good video on the back fist and spinning backfist. The only thing,is to bring your non striking hand up a little higher to protect the other side of your face, while spinning. Because you are giving up your back for a split second. If you are going against a experience,skilled fighter,he or she can easily block that spinning backfist and throw a over right to your face, because you didn't have your guard up,protecting the other side of your face. But the video is still a good. Thank you.

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Thanks for the suggestion, Carl. This video needs to be updated for a more applied approach, and how to land this in sparring... Protection with the non-striking hand is important (especially for beginners), although I would say it's not a hard rule, as sometimes it's best to prioritize mobility, momentum, or balance. As you can see in professional fights, that rule is often forgone. Thanks again! - Patrick

[@mettaworldbuckets7231]

Works well from Philly shell lead hand already low and perfect position and body angle I will make my signature move in mma

[@TheSaf7uk]

Does the first back-fist strike work in MMA? It seems to leave you exposed

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

It can, as long as you set it up and follow up properly. Every technique creates vulnerability, the goal is to minimize it and adapt quickly. - Patrick

[@prodoommania4157]

I did this move when it was me vs. 10 opponents. One backfist took out all 10 of them no joke. I could totally live a life as the best professional fighter but chose not to because I'm cool like that 😎

[@TheSaf7uk]

Why do you wear the scarf round your waist. I almost ignored your video as it seemed pretentious until I saw your amazing vid about double leg take down. I don’t mean offence

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Thanks for your comment, Saf Patel. I'm developing a new concept, EMA is a martial arts curriculum that includes realistic techniques in all ranges of fighting (striking, wrestling, ground), organized in a progressive and methodical structure. The EMA belt system goes from white to black, with red being for school owners. I know it will take a while to catch on, but I do believe this is the future of martial arts. Hope this helps. - Patrick

[@TheSaf7uk]

Effective Martial Arts seems like you’re re-inventing the wheel.

[@abccartuchos8599]

dont ever let your guard down

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

A general rule, but not a hard one. Look at Dominick Cruz…

[@daleharris3896]

Hey I spin all the way around and strike. My impact force has a total of 360 degrees of momentum. The Impact force has enough energy to break bones and cause serious damage to ones own hand. I practice this as my primary defensive move even if I miss. When I execute this manuver my target is always several feet beyond the contact point. So there is never an anticipated moment of impact . I do my best to KO my opponent on the first strike.

[@itsellacosta9381]

Hold up. I did a back fist punch in the boxing match is that illegal?? I really didn't know at the time I just knew if I didn't do it I would gotten countered

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Yes, backfists are illegal in boxing. Should have mentioned that in the video!

[@itsellacosta9381]

@@EffectiveMartialArts damn. I still won the fight, but I feel a Lil bad about that..

[@charliemike8328]

Back fist is effective and very hard to block

[@awin1832]

"BACKFIST FROM THE HIPS" unkle ks

[@pompierufancy619]

This seems easy , but put in practice you may be to slow , miss his/her face and hit something else or get grabbed before you land it so it's important to have a buddy to train with or use a punching bag

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Indeed, practicing the movement is only the first step, there are a lot of other considerations for application: distance, timing, setups, follow-ups, etc. Will expand on this in the future 👍

[@BIGxBOSSxx1]

The spinning backfist looks like a dislocated elbow and a half

[@zyoh4311]

It's alot more effective if you use the bottom side of your fist. Because if you're slightly off it's still gonna knock someone tf out

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Both can work. It’s important not to get hung up on the little details too much, and rather focus on the purpose of each technique, and how they fit together. In this case, the most important thing is to develop a sufficient amount of force at the right distance. In application, then it’s all about setups and follow-ups. Hope this helps. - Patrick

[@lmfao8245]

I like to do a feint roundhouse kick, then surprise them with a fast spinning back hand lol. I’d say im pretty good in martial arts.

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Awesome!

[@nathalielabbe2955]

Well this is indeed effective without any opponent 😆 it works have impressed me more with a real partner

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Of course. You might find a backfist somewhere in our sparring playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLoeO7pmUOHn6AnT45ywcMJcG6qDZbzwcI Enjoy! 😊

[@mettaworldbuckets7231]

I'm telling you try backfist and spinning backfist from Philly shell so much better way less scripted and way faster and more powerful

[@rin-ix6ub]

i feel so dizzy executing this attack

[@im.majorfrazier]

1:16

[@mathiasziegler3713]

WHAT IS GOING ON HERE!?! BACKFIST

[@memeologue]

Special technique of Qi La La :)

[@dhanisvaran5135]

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[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Thanks for the comment, DHANIS :)

[@DrBurgerThechimping]

He is hitting with the wrong area of the hand

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Point taken, nonce slayer. In my experience, depending on what part of your opponent you are striking, hitting with the back of the fist, the blade of the hand, or the side of the forearm can work. You just want to avoid hitting solid parts such as the forehead or the skull. Hope this helps. - Patrick

[@DrBurgerThechimping]

Yeah I was taught not to hit like that

[@michelbisson6645]

To slow tehnique

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Depends... you need to start slow when beginning, but if done quickly and set up properly, it can definitely work, it has many times in the past, at the highest levels. Hope this helps. - Patrick

[@renj6531]

so this was jason stathams stunt double lol

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Lol... Thanks 🙏

[@dakotahbrown664]

Don't drop you hand to throw a back fist you'll get punched in the face... And the spinning backfist idk where to begin with that.. The key to centripetal force is you don't stop your momentum so if you are throwing a spinning backfist don't turn halfway around and swat at your opponent... Spin all the way through and hulk smash there face off.

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Good point, Malice. Indeed it is risky to drop your hands in a fight, yet if done correctly it can provide an advantage. Watch Domenic Cruz to see this applied at the highest level. As for the spinning backfist, indeed it is best to set it up properly, or use it when you are already in motion to spin from a strike or defensive maneuver. And yes, it is a good option to spin through for more power. Hope this helps. - Patrick

[@nihonbunka]

@@EffectiveMartialArts Why don't you spin all the way through?

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Good question, timtak1. Indeed I would, especially if the strike misses, or the person rolls with it. With sufficient reaction from a strong impact though, it makes sense to bounce back to your original stance. In any case, you have to be flexible, and ready to flow to the best option depending on your opponent's reaction. More on this later. Hope this helps. - Patrick

[@thegreendoormx4441]

🤣🤣

[@BlackMagic553]

very bad form. once you step you telegraph. instead watch Wonderboy's video. do not step and telegraph. technique first.

[@EffectiveMartialArts]

Yeah... this video needs to be updated. The demonstration lacks fluidity and it would be important to see some basic setups, follow-ups, as well as sparring applications. We'll get to it... Meantime, I love Wonderboy's channel, and he did make a great video on the spinning back fist! Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXmkdYl3m7yllac Thanks for the comment 🙏 - Patrick

[@hiilikejackets9410]

Does anyone know how to do a collapsing backfist 🫠 Omw to my black belt test as I speak

[@mettaworldbuckets7231]

I'm telling you try backfist and spinning backfist from Philly shell so much better way less scripted and way faster and more powerful