Learn About Krav Maga's Palm Heel Strike Technique

This page shows the fundamentals behind a Krav Maga palm heel strike. This technique is used to protect a fist because you attack an opponent with the "padded" bottom of your palm (versus the knuckles of your fist).

For more self-defense techniques, please visit the main Krav Maga Techniques section. To see how this strike is done by other martial arts, please visit the main Punches & Strikes section.