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Seiken Jodan Tsuki is the fundamental upper-level straight punch in traditional karate, delivering the fore-fist (seiken — the front two knuckles of the index and middle fingers) to the opponent's fac...
The Karate Block family covers traditional karate blocking techniques (uke waza, 受け技) — the formalised defensive system of Japanese and Okinawan karate that uses powerful, decisive arm movements to in...
The High Block subfamily covers blocking techniques that defend the head and upper area by raising the arm or arms above the head to intercept downward or horizontal strikes targeting the head. [1] Hi...
The Low Block subfamily covers blocking techniques that defend the lower body — legs, midsection, and groin — by positioning the arms or legs downward to intercept low-targeting attacks. [1] Low block...
The Foot Blade Front Kick strikes with the outer edge of the foot (sokuto — literally 'sword foot') rather than the ball or heel, concentrating force along a narrow blade-like surface for penetrating ...
Seiken Chudan Tsuki is the fundamental middle-level straight punch in traditional karate, delivering the fore-fist (seiken — the front two knuckles of the index and middle fingers) to the opponent's m...
Seiken Chudan Uchi Uke (commonly called Uchi Uke or Inside Block) is the inside forearm block in traditional karate, deflecting straight punches and strikes directed at the midsection by sweeping the ...
The Phoenix Eye Fist is a Chinese martial arts striking technique where the index finger knuckle is extended beyond the other knuckles to form a single protruding point, creating a concentrated striki...
The Crane Beak Strike bunches all five fingertips together into a single pointed formation — like the beak of a crane — and drives this concentrated point into vulnerable anatomical targets such as th...