Karate punches
16 punchs of Karate with their own page, plus entries from Wikipedia technique lists.
- Karate · AikidoGyaku-zukiKarate and aikido technique
- Karate · Kung fuLeopard BlowType of punch used in unarmed combat
- Karate · JujutsuOi-zukiMartial arts technique
- KarateYama ZukiMountain punch
- KarateMika Zuki Geri UkeCrescent kick block
- KarateSokumen ZukiDouble side punch
- KarateGyaku Age ZukiRising reverse punch
- KarateNihon KenTwo finger punch/strike
- KarateHasami ZukiScissor strike
- KarateHeiko ZukiParallel or Double punch
- KarateIppon KenOne finger Punch/Strike
- KarateKagi ZukiHook punch
- KarateSanbon ZukiTriple punch
- KarateTate ZukiHalf reverse punch, with a vertical fist
- KarateTsuki ukePunching block
- KarateYumi ZukiBow drawing strike
Karate punches in technique lists
| Technique | Japanese | Meaning | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuki uke | punching block | Using the arms | |
| Mika Zuki Geri Uke | crescent kick block | Using the legs | |
| Age Zuki | Rising Punch | Striking techniques | |
| Choku Zuki | Straight punch | Striking techniques | |
| Chudan Juki | originally,"tsuki | Striking techniques | |
| Gyaku zuki | Reverse punch | Striking techniques | |
| Heiko Zuki | Parallel or Double punch | Striking techniques | |
| Hasami Zuki | Scissor strike | Striking techniques | |
| Jun Zuki or Oi-zuki | Step through punch | Striking techniques | |
| Kagi Zuki | Hook punch | Striking techniques | |
| Kizami Zuki or Maete | jabbing punch | Striking techniques | |
| Sokumen Zuki | Double side punch | Striking techniques | |
| Ippon Ken | One finger Punch/Strike | Striking techniques | |
| Nakadaka Ken | Middle finger punch/strike | Striking techniques | |
| Nihon Ken | Two finger punch/strike | Striking techniques | |
| Oi zuki | Stepping punch | Striking techniques | |
| Sanbon Zuki | Triple punch | Striking techniques | |
| Tate Zuki | Half reverse punch, with a vertical fist | Striking techniques | |
| Ura Zuki | Striking techniques | ||
| Yama Zuki | mountain punch | Striking techniques | |
| Awase Zuki | Narrow double fisted strike | Striking techniques | |
| Gyaku Age Zuki | Rising reverse punch | Striking techniques | |
| Tsukiage | Uppercut | Striking techniques | |
| Yumi Zuki | Bow drawing strike | Striking techniques | |
| Yoni Tsokia | Ducking leg hook | Kicking techniques |
See also
Technique lists quoted from English Wikipedia: List of shotokan techniques (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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