Lerdrit
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Lerdrit is a Thai form of martial arts taught, and used by the Royal Thai Army. Without utilizing fists, but instead open hands, it is basically a modified version of Muay Thai. Forward pressure, kicks, knees, locking, grappling and elbows are all major concepts in Lerdrit. With its close combat techniques, it is among the most realistic and effective form of martial arts used in today's militaries. This form relates more to the predecessor of muay thai, Muay Boran is similar to Lerdrit with its use of palm elbows and clinch fighting,the art of grappling from a standing position
http://www.mwarrior.com/punch.htm provides analysis of the benefits of open hand striking over that of fisted strikes.
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http://www.mwarrior.com/punch.htm touts the benefits of open palm striking over that of fisted strikes.
