True palm strike POWER!

[@Bengaltigergrowls]

This lesson is an absolute gem - in South East Asia there is less of closed fist and more of open handed strikes (don't know whether cultural or whatever). The whip-like motion of slap needs to be learnt and the raising of the elbow was a true beacon of light 😄

[@benb5960]

I’ve added many of your principles into my daily routine. However, I always guard my jawline with a hand or at least shoulders up. How to you see guarding while striking?

[@straightcirclemartialarts5226]

It depends. If you are fighting in a ring where someone is swinging at your head for 15 minutes maybe you should bring your hands up. If it is an assault you may not have your hands up to start with so you need to learn to protect your head with out your hands.

[@xxxyyy6384]

Isn't attacking with an open, relaxed palm just asking for a contusion to happen? If this is met with a block, or hits any hard part of the opponent's body, there is a lot that could go very wrong for you...

[@straightcirclemartialarts5226]

Palms are just 1 tool in a big arsenal. Sometimes they fit sometimes they don't. Just have to know when to use them.