Open Handed Strikes Essentials: The Face Smash (Volume 3)

The Face Smash is another great primary skill to have as part of the Combatives technical toolbox. It isn't a very popular strike, but it is very efficient and you can do some damage with it. If you understand the correct application of body mechanics to build a solid kinetic chain (in order to generate concussive stopping power) then you can't go wrong.

This strike is best thrown from a non-violent, non-obtrusive, and deceptive platform without being telegraphic. In Combatives, we train to throw every pre-emptive strikes from "the fence" in order to maximise our chances of success. In addition to learning this you will be shown some solo training options that you can use in order to work on your skill set with the help of any impact mannequin (Bob) and/or a pair of focus pads.