I used to do martial art, but I've not for some years now. Anyway tonight, I asked my dad if he knows what an open palm strike is, and he didn't, so i told him "it's something from martial arts". And then he went back to the time i wrecked a car with a sword (2005), and more recently when i handed in my two swords, as if that somehow completely dismantles the whole Budo... help...