If you are pinned in a chair or vehicle seat, large swings are impossible. The KHP belly stabbing top requires only 4 inches of travel. From a seated position, drive the top knuckles into the attacker’s solar plexus as they lean over you.
The belly is soft. The top is hard. The application is a split-second decision that could save your life—or end someone else’s. Train wisely. Disclaimer: This article is for informational and academic discussion within a martial arts context. The author and publisher do not endorse violence. Seek professional, in-person instruction from a certified KHP trainer before attempting any techniques described above. khp belly stabbing top
By reducing the surface area to near-zero, even a moderate 15-mph hand strike generates penetration pressure similar to a .22 caliber bullet. This is why KHP instructors drill: "Don't punch the belly. Stab through it with the top." Here is the technical breakdown for advanced practitioners. Do not practice this on a live partner without protective gear (a belly pad). If you are pinned in a chair or
If you choose to add this technique to your personal protection toolkit, remember the KHP credo: Train the stab until it becomes a reflex. Then train the restraint to know when not to use it. The belly is soft
An attacker grabs both your lapels. You cannot punch because your arms are pinned. However, you can curl your fingers into the "top" fist and drive it straight upward into their lower belly. The shock will break their grip.
Curl your fingers into a tight fist, but rotate your wrist 45 degrees internally. Press your thumb over the middle finger. The "top" is the first two knuckles (index and middle finger) protruding slightly ahead of the ring and pinky knuckles.
From a neutral conversational distance (18-24 inches), your lead hand is open, palm facing the opponent. This is a non-threatening posture. Your rear hand (the striking hand) is hidden below their line of sight.