Flat Fingertip Thrust
Straight finger tip thrust
Upset Fingertip Thrust
Angle fingertip thrust
 

Flat Fingertip Thrust Opun Sonkut Tulgi

This is usually executed from a walking or L-stance; occasionally a sitting or parallel stance is used.
This technique is used against targets above the upper abdomen., such as the throat, eyes and face.
Keep the palm faced downward at the moment of impact. The middle finger should be bent slightly so that the three large fingers are in line forming a stronger attacking tool.

Straight Fingertip Sonkut

This is mainly executed from a walking stance but occasionally from a parallel or sitting stance. Be sure to block the opponent's attacking tool with the palm while executing the thrust, as the opponent's reach may be greater than yours.


Fingertip Thrust kaunde son sonkut Tulgi



This is executed similar to that of the Fore fist punch, except the attacking tool does not have to come from the hip.

The opposite hand executes a palm or knifehand block first to push down the attackers hand the fingertip thrust then powers over the top into the opponent's solar plexus.

The body should be thrust forward with this technique to gain power, the attacker often slides into the attack using the thrust momentum to carry them forward.

Upset Fingertip Thrust (dwigibow sonkut tulgi)

This is usually executed from a walking or L-stance and against the pubic region.
Insure that the opposite side fist is brought front of the shoulder in case of a counter attack where the arm can be used to block quickly. This could also represent pulling the opponent onto the attack.

Keep the palm faced upward at the moment of impact.