Types of other strikes
33 strikes with their own page, 10 Japanese terms.
- JujutsuAtemiJapanese striking techniques
- CapoeiraCabeçadaHeadbutt in capoeira
- Kickboxing · JudoElbowStrike with the point of the elbow
- Judo · JujutsuJudo atemi wazaJudo technique
- Karate · Kung fuLeopard BlowType of punch used in unarmed combat
- Kickboxing · JudoKneeStrike with the knee
- Mixed martial arts · JudoStompMixed martial arts illegal technique
- Kickboxing · BoxingCrossIn boxing, a punch usually thrown with the dominant hand the instant an opponent leads with his opposite hand
- HeadbuttAttack using the head
- Open-hand strikesVarious techniques used in the martial arts to attack or defend without curling the hand into a fist
- Strike (attack)Directed physical attack
- Kickboxing · BoxingLiver shotStrike targeting the liver
- Groin attackAttempt to hit a person's groin area
- CoveringIn martial arts, protecting against an opponent's strikes
- KarateKarate techniquesKarate technique
- KarateHasami Nakadaka KenScissor Middle Finger strike
- JujutsuAtemi IchiStrike the body One
- JujutsuAtemi NiStrike the body Two
- Judo · JujutsuSuigetsu (水月)Or Mizu-ochi (水落): Solar plexus
- SlappingStriking with an open hand
- KarateHeiko SeiryutoParallel or double Ox-Jaw Strike
- KarateWashiteEagle hand or, eagle claw strike
- KarateNihon KenTwo finger punch/strike
- JudoAge-hiji-ateRising elbow strike
- KarateAtama Shiri UchiHead-Butt strike
- KarateIppon KenOne finger Punch/Strike
- JudoMae-atama-ateStrike with the forehead
- KarateTate Teisho UchiVertical, or Rising palm heel strike
- KarateTeisho Furi UchiSideways palm-heel strike
- JudoUshiro-atama-ateStrike with the occiput
- JudoUshiro-hiji-ateRear elbow strike
- JudoUshiro-uchiRear blow
- JudoYoko-uchiStrike to side
Japanese names of other strikes
Martial arts terms from the JMdict Japanese dictionary whose English meaning matches.
| Term | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 打突 | datotsu | strike (kendo) |
| 踏鳴 | fuminari | stamp (in Japanese martial arts); stomp |
| 四股 | shiko | wrestler's ceremonial leg raising and stomping |
| 震脚 | shinkyaku | stamp (in Chinese martial arts); stomp |
| 当て身 | atemi | blow to a vital point of a person's body; striking techniques (judo) |
| 当て技 | atewaza | blow to a vital point of a person's body |
| 肘打ち | hijiuchi | elbow strike (karate) |
| 猿臂打ち | enpiuchi | elbow strike (karate) |
| 体々の先 | taitainosen | answering one's opponent's attack with an unwavering strike |
| 三役揃い踏み | san'yakusoroibumi | ritual stomping in unison on the final day of a tournament |
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