A distinct category of a strike which is physically distinguishable by striking with the backs of the knuckles of the hand.

Comments:

In layman's terms, a back-knuckle is a generic term for any offensive maneuver that hits with the backs of the knuckles of the fist.

Back-knuckles can be executed in vast array of directions (e.g. straight, side, up, down, etc.) and orientations (e.g. horizontal, vertical, inverted, etc.).

Additionally, back-knuckles can be executed with different Methods of Execution, including (but not limited to):

Thrust

Hammer

Hook

Roundhouse

Lift

Loop

Given the numerous potential options available to effect the maneuver, one can see that the potential for creating a list of all potential back-knuckles is daunting. This is why primarily only the back-knuckle strikes included in the original written curriculum are individually listed in this section.

Derivation:

The term back-knuckle is taken from the physical characteristic of the strike making contact with the backs of the knuckles of the weapon.