Strike (attack)
directed physical attack
A strike is a directed, forceful physical attack, with either a part of the human body or a handheld object, intended to cause blunt or penetrating trauma to an opponent.
There are many varieties of strikes. A strike with the hand closed into a fist is known as a punch, a strike with a fingertip is known as a jab, a strike with the leg or foot is known as a kick, and a strike with the head is known as a headbutt. There are also other variations employed in martial arts and combat sports.
"Buffet" or "beat" refer to repeatedly and violently striking an opponent; this is also commonly referred to as a combination, or combo, especially in boxing or fighting video games.
Usage
Strikes are the key focus of several sports and arts, including boxing, savate, karate, Muay Lao, taekwondo and wing chun. Some martial arts also use the fingertips, wrists, forearms, shoulders, back and hips to strike an opponent as well as the more conventional fists, palms, elbows, knees and feet that are common in combat sports. Other sports and arts, such as wrestling employ no strikes in focusing on grappling techniques.
There is also a form of karate called goju ryu which focuses on pressure points (joints) in the legs and arms.
Hands and arms
Arm strikes is the act of striking with some part of the palm, knuckle, arm, elbow, or shoulder.
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