2 hand strikes

[Taku-Shimazu]

I have come across this style of technique, in both Karate and Tai Chi.

 

In Tai Chi it is used to force the rib cage into the lungs, compressing them and making the reciever breathless.

[Snakeeel]

Double strikes are very effective in the right situation. My personal favorite combines a trip over one knee while hitting with a back hand to the throat and hammer to the groin as the opponent is going over. Does tend to drive his head into the ground though...

[Chaz]

I've never had to use them, then again I haven't had to fight that much, but I could see them working in some situations.

[koryu]

We train such techniques in several kata, although I have never had the opportunity to use such a strike in a real life situation. Although I do not think that it is impractical, I do believe that it would have to be a very rare occasion where an opponent is completely open to such a strike.

[aefibird]

We train such techniques in several kata, although I have never had the opportunity to use such a strike in a real life situation.

 

It's the same for me. I've trained using double strikes in both Karate and Tai Chi, but have (thankfully) never had to use any of my MA training in a real-life defense situation. I've also used Po Pai - double handed puch technique - in Wing Chun.

[Skeptic 2004]

...yeah...that was funny wasn't it Shorin? Not really. Just thinking about it screws with my nervous system to this day.

 

Having been on the receiving end of a double strike I assure you that they are effective, do not require you to "overcommit", and do not leave you vulnerable as imagined. If anything, they are at times more effective than a single strike. When my instructor double striked me (the funny thing is that he didn't even hit me hard)...he knocked me the **** out. The simultaneous trauma to opposite sides of my body overwhelmed my nervous system and I blacked out. I woke up on the floor a minute later wondering what had just happened. If your opponent is unconscious, I don't think you're vulnerable.

[Muaythaiboxer]

bad idea to use them there just for show impracticle in a real fight.

[markusan]

What about if both your opponent's hands are occupied grabbing your lapels or pulling your head in towards them/ Kwang Gye Hyung in TKD has a double upset punch aimed to penetrate under the ribs. Chung Gun Hyung has a two handed striketo the pressure points behind and below the ears converting into a head grab. I used to spar with a guy who'd throw a face punch and a sternum punch if you got in his range, it had good shock value.

[mattyj]

i would never do two low or low and a high. weve been taught a twin punch to each cheekbone, cant say id use it in a usual situation, but i can see some practicality. Overall, i dont think they are all that practical.

[mattyj]

What about if both your opponent's hands are occupied grabbing your lapels or pulling your head in towards them/ Kwang Gye Hyung in TKD has a double upset punch aimed to penetrate under the ribs. Chung Gun Hyung has a two handed striketo the pressure points behind and below the ears converting into a head grab. I used to spar with a guy who'd throw a face punch and a sternum punch if you got in his range, it had good shock value.

 

actually yea theres the double upset punch in itf as well... id never use it in a real situation tho... unless you really wanted to screw them up (which i wouldnt really) and they were off guard.