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Shuto Jodan Uke (Upper Knife-Hand Block) is a Kyokushin Karate knife-hand rising block using the outer edge of the hand to deflect high attacks. [1] Mas Oyama taught that every block must also be an a...

Shuto Gedan Barai (Lower Knife-Hand Sweep) is a Kyokushin Karate knife-hand sweeping block to the lower level. [1] Mas Oyama taught that every block must also be an attack — the blocking motion itself...

Shuto Uke (knife-hand block) is a traditional karate middle block that uses the outer edge of the open hand (the knife-hand or shuto) to deflect incoming strikes to the midsection. [1] The block is ex...

A strike delivered with the edge of the open hand, using the area between the base of the little finger and the wrist to chop into the target.

Shuto Chudan Uke (Middle Knife-Hand Block) is a Kyokushin Karate knife-hand block to the midsection, deflecting punches and strikes with the blade of the hand. [1] Mas Oyama taught that every block mu...

Shuto Uchi Uchi (Inside Knife-Hand Strike) is a Kyokushin Karate knife-hand strike delivered inward from the outside, targeting the neck or temple. [1] Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, demonstr...

Shuto Hizo Uchi (Knife-Hand Spleen Strike) is a Kyokushin Karate knife-hand strike to the spleen/liver area, using the blade of the hand horizontally. [1] Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, demon...

Shuto Sakotsu Uchi (Knife-Hand Collarbone Strike) is a Kyokushin Karate knife-hand strike targeting the collarbone (sakotsu), using the outer edge of the hand to strike downward. [1] Mas Oyama, founde...

Shuto Sakotsu Uchikomi (Knife-Hand Collarbone Driving Strike) is a Kyokushin Karate driving knife-hand strike to the collarbone with forward body momentum, penetrating deeper than the standard version...

Shuto Jodan Uchi Uchi (High Inside Knife-Hand Strike) is a Kyokushin Karate high-level inside knife-hand strike targeting the temple or side of the neck. [1] Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, de...

A knife hand strike using the inner edge (thumb side) of the open hand, the reverse of shuto uchi, targeting the temple or jaw in an inward chopping motion.

The Fundamental Open Hand Strike family covers striking techniques delivered with an open hand rather than a closed fist — including palm strikes, knife-hand strikes (shuto/chop), ridge-hand strikes, ...

A strike delivered with the inner edge of the hand (thumb side), swinging the hand inward in a horizontal arc to target 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 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.

A knife hand strike using the outer edge (pinky side) of the open hand, delivered in a chopping motion targeting the neck, collarbone, or temple.

The fundamental ridge hand strike swinging the inner edge of the open hand in a wide horizontal arc, targeting the temple or side of the head with centrifugal force.

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 Knife Disarm subfamily covers techniques for removing a knife from an attacker's hand, typically through wrist locks, leverage strips, or impact techniques that force the hand open. [1] Knife disa...

The Standard Knife Redirect uses the open hand or forearm to deflect the knife attack's trajectory while simultaneously stepping offline, guiding the blade past the body and into empty space. [1] The ...

The Standard Knife Disarm secures the attacker's weapon hand with both hands, then applies a wrist lock or leverage strip to force the knife from the attacker's grip. [1] The disarm typically involves...

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 Middle Block subfamily covers blocking techniques that defend the midsection and torso area by positioning the forearm horizontally or diagonally to intercept strikes targeting the body. [1] Middl...

A downward or diagonal striking motion using the edge of the hand, similar to a knife hand but delivered with a heavier, more committed chopping trajectory.

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 chopping strike bringing the edge of the open hand down in a forceful arc onto the opponent's neck, collarbone, or shoulder.

The Knife Redirect subfamily covers defensive techniques that redirect the trajectory of a knife attack without attempting an immediate disarm, using hand deflections and body movement to guide the bl...

The Defence Against Knife Slash uses a two-handed forearm block to intercept the slashing arm while immediately moving to control the weapon hand. [1]

The Knife Defence family covers defensive techniques against edged weapon attacks, including slashing and stabbing attacks with knives, blades, and other edged weapons. [1] Knife defence is extremely ...

The Outside Defense is a Krav Maga defensive technique where the defender uses the forearm or open hand to deflect an incoming straight attack (punch, knife thrust) by sweeping the arm from inside to ...

The Knife Defence-Disarm subfamily covers techniques for defending against a knife attack and stripping the weapon from the attacker's hand. [1] Disarm techniques typically combine a parry or redirect...

The Slash Cut is a broad, sweeping knife action that draws the blade edge across the target in a horizontal or diagonal arc, maximising the length of the cutting surface in contact with the target. [1...

The Backhand Cut is a knife cutting action delivered from the outside inward using the back of the hand to drive the blade edge across the target. [1] In Filipino martial arts this corresponds to the ...

The Short Blade group encompasses all combat techniques employing edged weapons shorter than a standard sword, including knives, daggers, and tantō. [1] Short blades have been carried as secondary wea...

The Standard Knife Disarm is a technique that intercepts an incoming knife attack, controls the weapon arm through a joint lock or wrist manipulation, and strips the knife from the attacker's grip. [1...

The Weapon class encompasses all fighting techniques that employ an external implement — whether bladed, blunt, flexible, or projectile — as the primary means of offence and defence. [1] Weapon-based ...

The Stick And Dagger (Espada Y Daga) family covers techniques using a long weapon (stick or sword) in the dominant hand and a short weapon (dagger or short stick) in the other hand, which is one of th...