Search: “kihon”

Standard Sumi Gaeshi is the classical execution of the corner reversal throw in which tori secures a standard sleeve-and-lapel grip, steps in close, places the sole of one foot against the inside of u...

Standard Tomoe Nage is the textbook execution of the circle throw in which tori grips uke's sleeve and lapel, steps one foot between uke's legs, sits down while placing the ball of the other foot on u...

Standard Ura Nage is the classical form of the rear throw in which tori secures a deep body lock around uke's waist or torso, drops their hips low, and arches backward explosively to lift uke off the ...

Standard Tani Otoshi is the classical valley drop in which tori, from a standard gripping position, slides to one side, extends one leg behind uke's legs to form a barrier, and drops their body weight...

Standard Uchi Mata is the classical execution where the thrower grips the opponent's lapel and sleeve, turns in with the back to the opponent, and drives the sweeping leg upward between the opponent's...

Standard Tai Otoshi executes the classical body drop where the thrower pivots and turns the back to the opponent, extends one leg across and in front of the opponent's lead shin, and pulls strongly wi...

Standard Kata Guruma executes the classical shoulder wheel where the thrower drops under the opponent, reaches between the legs with one arm and over the shoulder with the other, lifts the opponent ac...

Standard Ushiro Goshi executes the classical rear hip throw where the defender wraps both arms around the attacker's waist from behind as they attempt a hip throw, lifts them by driving the hips under...

Standard Koshi Guruma executes the classical hip wheel where the thrower turns in, wraps the throwing arm around the opponent's neck, loads the opponent onto the hip, and rotates forward to wheel the ...

Standard O Goshi executes the classical major hip throw where the thrower turns in with the back to the opponent, wraps the throwing arm around the opponent's waist, loads the opponent onto the hip by...

Standard Uki Goshi executes the classical floating hip throw where the thrower turns partially to the side, places the hip against the opponent's front hip, and uses a sweeping hip motion combined wit...

Standard Tsuri Goshi executes the classical lifting hip throw where the thrower grips the opponent's belt with one hand, turns in, lifts the opponent onto the hip with an upward spring of the legs, an...

Standard Hane Goshi executes the classical spring hip throw where the thrower turns in, places the hip beneath the opponent, and drives the back of the calf or thigh upward against the opponent's inne...

Standard Harai Goshi executes the classical sweeping hip throw where the thrower turns in with the hip placed beneath the opponent's centre of gravity, then sweeps the back of the thigh against the op...

The Kendō Waza subfamily covers the competitive techniques of kendō — the four valid target strikes (men, kote, dō, tsuki), the footwork that delivers them, and the tactical categories of shikake-waza...

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 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 ...

Mae Geri Keage is the Japanese karate term for the snapping front kick, in which the leg is chambered by raising the knee and then snapped forward rapidly using the knee joint as a hinge, striking wit...

Seiken Ago Uchi is a Kyokushin karate rising punch specifically targeting the chin from below, driving the fore-fist (seiken — the index and middle finger knuckles) upward into the underside of the op...

The Standard Inside Crescent Kick is executed by swinging the kicking leg in a wide arc from the outside toward the centreline, with the leg relatively straight and the foot contacting the target — ty...

The Standard Outside Crescent Kick is executed by swinging the kicking leg upward and outward in a wide arc from the centreline to the outside, striking the target with the outer blade of the foot or ...

The Standard Flying Front Kick is executed by leaping off the rear foot, driving the lead knee upward for height, and then extending the kicking leg in a linear front kick thrust at the apex of the ju...

The Standard Flying Roundhouse Kick is executed by leaping forward and upward, then delivering a full circular roundhouse kick at the peak of the jump, striking the target — typically the opponent's h...

The Standard Flying Side Kick is executed by running or stepping forward, leaping off the lead foot, chambering the kicking leg in flight, and thrusting the heel or blade of the foot laterally into th...

The Standard Teep is the fundamental Muay Thai push kick, executed by lifting the knee to chamber position and extending the leg to push the ball or sole of the foot into the opponent's torso, driving...

The Standard Hook Kick Technique is executed by chambering the knee, extending the leg past the target as if delivering a side kick, then sharply bending the knee and pulling the heel back to contact ...

The Standard Snapping Side Kick is executed by chambering the knee to the chest, turning the hip over to align the foot laterally, and snapping the leg out to strike with the blade or heel of the foot...

The Standard Thrusting Side Kick is executed by chambering the knee, turning the hip over, and driving the heel into the target with a full linear thrust of the leg and hip, following through the targ...

The fundamental ground knee strike delivered from side control or mount, driving the knee into the opponent's midsection or thigh using hip pressure and body weight.

The basic chopping strike raising the hand and driving the outer edge down onto the target in a committed downward arc, targeting the base of the neck or trapezius.

The fundamental downward hammer fist raising the fist overhead and driving it straight down onto the opponent's head, face, or collarbone using gravity and arm strength.

The fundamental horizontal hammer fist swinging the bottom of the fist in a lateral arc at head level, using torso rotation to drive the ulnar side of the fist into the target.

The fundamental ridge hand strike using the inner edge of the hand near the base of the index finger, swinging inward to strike the temple, jaw, or neck.

The fundamental outside knife hand strike swinging the outer edge of the hand in a chopping arc to strike the side of the neck, carotid artery area, or temple.

The basic palm heel strike thrusting the base of the palm forward into the opponent's nose, chin, or solar plexus, with fingers pulled back to avoid jamming.

The Standard Russian Tie Position is the genus-level execution of the classical two-on-one grip where the attacker secures the opponent's wrist with the far hand, grips the tricep with the near hand, ...

The fundamental spear hand strike thrusting the extended, rigid fingertips forward in a straight line into the opponent's throat, solar plexus, or other soft tissue target.

The fundamental spinning backfist executed by pivoting on the lead foot, rotating the body 360 degrees, and striking with the back of the fist at head level.

A non-spinning backfist thrown by snapping the arm outward from a bent-elbow position, using the wrist as a pivot point to whip the back of the fist toward the target.

The fundamental superman punch executed by lifting the rear knee as if throwing a kick, then driving the rear hand forward as a straight punch while pulling the kicking leg back for counter-momentum.

The standard can opener is a cervical flexion crank applied from inside the opponent's closed guard, where the attacker clasps both hands behind the opponent's head and pulls it forward toward the che...

The basic ridge hand technique swinging the hand inward with the thumb tucked, striking with the inner edge of the hand between the base of the index finger and wrist.

The Standard Pistol Grip Position executes the fundamental pistol grip with fingers inserted into the sleeve opening at the wrist, hand closed into a fist with thumb pressing against the index finger....

The Standard Framing Clinch Position places one or both forearms against the opponent's upper chest or collarbone area, with the hands positioned at the opponent's shoulders or neck, creating a struct...

The Standard Front Headlock Position secures the opponent's head under one armpit, with the controlling arm wrapping around the neck so the hand reaches the far side of the opponent's head or chin. [1...

The Standard Overhook Position wraps the arm over the opponent's bicep and shoulder, hooking deep so the hand can grip the opponent's far shoulder or lat, pulling the overhook arm tight against the at...

The Standard Wall Pin Position places the attacker's body against the opponent with the opponent's back flat against the cage, using a combination of chest pressure, underhooks or body lock, and low h...

The Standard Wall Walk Clinch Position represents the active wall walking stance where the attacker maintains cage pressure while systematically improving grip and position. [1] The attacker keeps a w...

Seiken Chudan Soto Uke (commonly abbreviated as Soto Uke) is the fundamental outside forearm block in traditional karate, deflecting straight punches and strikes directed at the midsection by sweeping...

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 ...