The Bottom Fist strike is named such because strike is made by hitting your opponent with the fleshy part of the outside edge of the fist . The bottom fist could be used to strike down onto the opponents collar bone or across into the chest or face.
Setup
When practicing, start with one hand in the chamber
and the other in the strike. The striking arm is extended out in front
of the body. The hand is in a fist and the forearm is rotated so
that the fist in vertical, with the thumb on top. The wrist is
flat. Remember to keep the elbow is slightly bent. The arm is
angled in just slightly enough so that the strike is in line with
the center of the body.
Execution
The chambered fist leaves the chamber. Keeping the arm bent,
rotate the fist to vertical and raise it up towards the ear. As
the fist reaches the head, reverse the direction and bring the
fist down in front of the body. As the fist is moving downward,
extend the arm slightly. The finished strike should be in line
with the center of the body. As the striking arm is extending,
the other arm is retracting back into the chamber.
Striking Surface
The fleshy part of the fist below the and alongside the
outer edge of the little finger should make contact with the opponent.
The hand looks like the image below left.
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