Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 14 – Palm Slap

Another basic kung fu striking technique is the palm slap.  It is also a commonly taught technique in the world of combatives.

When applied with great technique, speed and power, the palm slap can actually knock out an opponent.

This is evidenced by that recent TV program Power Slap.

The way someone is knocked out has nothing to do with the hardness of the object hitting their head.  It is all about how much their brain shakes after getting struck.

Because the palm can cover a significant portion of the head, it can cause the brain to shake quite a bit when deployed with power.

In the video below, I demonstrate how to train the palm slap on the heavy bag.  By the way, if you have yet to pick up a heavy bag for your training at home, here is a nice setup you can find on Amazon.