Types of Arm Attacks - Thrusts
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Thrusts
Thrusts are attacks where the attack is forcibly jabbed/pushed/driven straight into the target. Thrusts are also used in some kicks.
- The striking surfaces are the tips of one or more fingers orthe palm.
- Techniques include, spear hand, twin fingers to eyes, and palm to solar plexus.
- The delivery of the thrust is linear. The thrust may be a quick, snap thrust to pressure point or vital area to stun an opponent.
- Thrusts are usually targeted to small specific soft areas of the body.