The forefist is generally used for attacking the philtrum, ribs, solar plexus, chest,abdomen, jaw, etc. The main knuckles of the forefinger and middle finger are the punching tools. The top and the front of the fist should form a right angle so the punching parts can be closely contacted with the target. The wrist should not be bent when the fist is clenched.

Basic principles:

• Clench the fist firmly at the moment of impact so that it acts as a hammer instead of a cotton ball.
• Punch from the hip to the target at full speed using the shortest distance.
• Avoid unnecessary tension of the arms and shoulders.
• Pull the opposite fist simultaneously to the hip as the punching fist moves out with few exceptions.
• Relax the muscle immediately after the fist has reached the target.
• Keep the back straight at the moment of impact.
• Do not pull the shoulder at the moment of impact.
• The fist must turn a full 180 degrees at the moment of impact.
• The back fist must face downward when the fist is pulled to the hip.
• The rear foot in all cases must be placed firmly at the moment of impact to contain rebound.

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