| Punch (ZUKI) |
Uses SEIKEN-FIST
or FOREFIST; Two kinds
OI-ZUKI: Lunge Punch GYAKU-ZUKI: Reverse Punch |
| Knife Hand
Block (SHUTO-UKE) |
like SHOTO-UKE, can be a simultaneous strike as blocking is done; Usually used with other knife hand with knife edge at midsection just below solar-plexus; |
| Down Block (GEDAN BARAI) |
(literally Down Parry, also called GODAN-UKE - Lower Block, and HARAI-UKE - Down Block) - most powerful when combining with drop of hips and body as block is executed; Distance of blocking fist to your front leg is 1 to 1 ½ of your own closed fist. |
| Upper Block (AGE-UKE) |
Rising Block (also called JODAN-UKE - ; when referring to "Upper Block" though , AGE-UKE is most often used) - The 45 degree angle of the arm and twisting motion minimizes impact and increases power / effectiveness; |
| Inside/Outside
Block (UCHI-UKE) |
(also
called YOKO-UKE - Inside Block or Inside Forearm Block) With wrist
straight and slightly passing body / shoulder when block is completed Key: Approximately one closed fist distance from elbow to your body. |
| Outside/Inside Block (SOTO-UKE) |
(also called YOKO-UCK-UKE- Outside Forearm Block) - Best of all blocks to use as an injuring strike; |