Karatedo

10th Dan Black Belt

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Shuto uke

Shotokan masters

“Essential Karate Hand & Arm Strikes – From Seiken (forefist) to Empi (elbow strike), each technique targets different angles and situations. Mastering these builds precision, power, and versatility in martial arts.”

-Seiken – Standard forefist punch with the front knuckles.

-Uraken – Backfist strike, often delivered in a snapping motion.

-Tetsui – Hammerfist strike using the bottom of the fist.

-Hiraken – Half-fist strike with the front finger joints.

-Haito – Ridge-hand strike, using the inner edge of the hand.

-Shuto – Knife-hand strike with the outer edge of the hand.

-Haishu – Backhand strike using the back of the open hand.

-Ippon Ken – One-knuckle punch, striking with a single protruding knuckle.

-Nukite – Spear-hand strike with extended fingers.

-Teisho – Palm-heel strike, strong and safe for close combat.

-Seiryuto – Ox-jaw strike, using the base of the palm near the wrist.

-Koken – Wrist strike using the bent back of the wrist.

-Empi – Elbow strike, very powerful at close range.

-Wan Ude – Forearm strike, using the ulna (outer bone of the forearm).