Strike
Atama
Head Strike
PronunciationAh-tah-mah
Brown BeltAdvanced
Key Points
- Purpose
- Head strike - additional upper body weapon targeting opponent's face
- Timing
- In extremely close quarters when hands are controlled
Difficulty LevelAdvanced
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Atama correctly
Use head to strike from any direction
Primary target is opponent's face
Generate power from neck and body movement
Do not practice on hard objects
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory
Prerequisites
- Close-range fighting