Hand Technique
Shotei
Palm Heel Thrust
PronunciationShow-tay
Orange BeltBeginner
Key Points
- Purpose
- Palm heel thrust for powerful open-hand strikes
- Timing
- When open-hand strike is preferred over closed fist
Difficulty LevelBeginner
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Shotei correctly
Open hand with fingers bent back
Strike with heel of palm
Thrust forward using heel of palm as striking surface
Effective for pushing and striking techniques
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required