The Knife Hand Strike
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Knife Hand Strike·The Self Defense Company Santa Clarita
Demonstration of the edge of hand blow in Combatives!
Перевод: knife hand strike
Дистанция и классификация
Категория
Удар и защитаЗамкиБлижний бойБой против нескольких
Дистанция
БлижняяСредняяДальняя
Угол конечности
Ноль180–135°135–90°90–45°45–0°
Целевая зона
Верхняя частьСредняя частьНижняя часть
Обзор
История и происхождение
The knife hand strike is one of the most iconic techniques in Asian martial arts, using the outer edge of the open hand as a cutting weapon. [1] In Okinawan karate, the knife hand (shuto) was documented as early as the 19th century in the kata brought from China and refined on Okinawa. [2] Funakoshi codified shuto uchi (knife hand strike) and shuto uke (knife hand block) as fundamental techniques in his 1935 Karate-Do Kyohan, establishing them as core Shotokan curriculum. [2] The knife hand became one of the most recognisable martial arts techniques in global popular culture through its use in films and its association with board-breaking demonstrations. [1] In Chinese martial arts, equivalent techniques appear as 'pi zhang' (splitting palm) in various kung fu systems. [3]
Страна происхождения· показано в случайном порядке
- Япония手刀打ち(Shutō-uchi)Карате
- КореяТхэквондо, Хапкидо
- КитайКунг-фу
- ИзраильКрав-мага
Эффективность
Родословная
The knife hand (shuto) is a fundamental karate technique. [1]
Соревновательные результаты
Used in karate competition and MMA. [1]
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Биомеханический механизм
Primary Action — Striking with the heel of the palm — transfers force similar to a punch while reducing risk of hand fracture
Joints Involved — Wrist (extended, locked), shoulder (flexion/rotation), hips (rotation for power)
Force Vector — Linear or circular — same trajectory as equivalent punch but with palm contact
Safety Advantage — The palm heel absorbs impact across a larger area — lower risk of metacarpal fracture compared to closed-fist strikes
Позиция и вход
From fighting stance — Extend the arm with fingers together, strike with the blade edge (ulnar side) of the open hand in a chopping arc
From close range — Short knife-hand strike to the neck, temple, or collarbone
Видео
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Оценки
Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника
5
Высокий5/10
Shuto/karate chop; targets neck, collarbone, temple
Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники
Средний
Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам
Запрещено
WBC/Boxing — Only closed-fist punches permitted {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
Kyokushin — Only closed-fist strikes to body permitted {src— IKO Kyokushin Tournament Rules}
— WT — Prohibited
WT Competition Rules 2024PDF— WAKO — Closed fist only
WAKO Competition RulesPDFK-1/GLORY — Closed fist only {src— K-1/GLORY Kickboxing Rules}
Ограничено
— WKF — Varies by technique — some open-hand strikes legal ...
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDF— ITF — Some knife hand techniques legal
ITF Competition RulesPDFРазрешено
— palm strikes, slaps permitted
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— IFMA — Legal — palm strikes permitted in Muay Thai
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFЗаметки по тренировке
✓The knife hand strike uses the outer edge of the open hand — from the base of the little finger to the wrist — as the impact surface
✓Keep the fingers pressed together firmly, with the thumb tucked against the palm for rigidity
✓The knife hand can be delivered in multiple trajectories: horizontal, diagonal, downward, or reverse (inside)
✓In karate, the knife hand (shuto) is one of the most important techniques, trained extensively in kata and kumite
✓The knife hand strike targets soft tissue: the neck, temple, throat, or bridge of the nose
✓The edge of the hand concentrates force along a narrow line, similar to the blade of a knife
✓Condition the striking edge by gradually increasing impact force on makiwara or heavy bag
Типичные ошибки
!Spreading the fingers during the strike, which weakens the hand structure and risks finger injury
!Striking with the fingers instead of the edge of the hand
!Using a loose, floppy wrist — the wrist must be locked and the hand rigid
!Aiming at hard targets like the forehead or skull where the hand will be damaged
!Over-extending and reaching past effective range
!Not conditioning the striking edge and injuring the hand on impact
!Telegraphing the open-hand position before striking — the hand can be opened from a fist at the last moment
Связанные техники
Контрприёмы
Цепочка подготовки
1Assume Fighting Stance — begin from a balanced position with guard up
2Generate Power — use hip rotation and weight transfer for maximum force
3Execute Strike — deliver the technique to the target with correct form
4Recover to Guard — return immediately to defensive position
Источники и ссылки
Основной источник
Karate-Do Kyohan: The Master Text (Gichin Funakoshi, 1935)
1КнигаBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [2] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [3] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [4] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
2КнигаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
History sources — [1] The Art of Striking (Blauer, 2004) [2] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [3] Best Karate Vol. 3 (Nakayama, 1978)
Official karate technique names (和語/漢語)
4ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Standard Terminology (武道用語)
Established Japanese martial arts naming convention — native Japanese term (和語/漢語)
5ЦитатаBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [2] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [3] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [4] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
6ЦитатаMuay Thai: The Art of Fighting (Kraitus, 2002)
History sources — [1] The Art of Striking (Blauer, 2004) [2] Karate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935) [3] Best Karate Vol. 3 (Nakayama, 1978)
Сообщество
Атлетизм
Requires
speed, power generation through kinetic chain, striking surface conditioning
Favours
athletic build with fast-twitch muscle fibres
Key muscles
varies by strike — hip rotators, shoulders, core
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Категория
Дистанция
Угол конечности
Целевая зона
Haito Uchi
ПодсемействоA 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.
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Shuto Uchi
ПодсемействоA knife hand strike using the outer edge (pinky side) of the open hand, delivered in a chopping motion targeting the neck, collarbone, or temple.
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Заметки
Knife hand (shuto/sudo) appears in 918 passages across 84 books — one of the most documented open-hand techniques. The edge of the hand strikes like a blade. In karate, the shuto uchi is a foundational open-hand technique. (84 books; Nakayama, Dynamic Karate; Funakoshi, Karate-Do Kyohan)
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What part of the hand do I use for a knife hand strike?
You use the fleshy base of the hand, the edge from the base up to below the fingertips. According to Ervin Burton of The Self Defense Company Santa Clarita, this area works well in self defense because it's a great gross motor movement that you can execute even if you're disoriented or under stress.
Where should I aim with a knife hand strike?
Aim for the side of the neck as your primary target. Ervin Burton notes that even if you miss and hit the forehead or other areas, you won't cause significant harm, making this a reliable target in self defense situations.
What are the different ways to throw a knife hand strike?
There are two main directions: horizontal (across the throat from the shoulder) and vertical (down the centerline, targeting the collarbone). According to Ervin Burton, you can also vary the angle of approach, especially if your opponent drops their chin or anticipates the strike.
Как работает Knife Hand Strike?
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.
Откуда происходит Knife Hand Strike?
The knife hand strike is one of the most iconic techniques in Asian martial arts, using the outer edge of the open hand as a cutting weapon. In Okinawan karate, the knife hand (shuto) was documented as early as the 19th century in the kata brought from China and refined on Okinawa.
Разрешён ли Knife Hand Strike на соревнованиях?
Unified MMA: разрешён — Legal (palm strikes, slaps permitted); WBC/Boxing: запрещён — Only closed-fist punches permitted; WKF: ограничен — Varies by technique — some open-hand strikes legal in kata, generally restric…; Kyokushin: запрещён — Only closed-fist strikes to body permitted; WT: запрещён — Prohibited; ITF: ограничен — Some knife hand techniques legal; WAKO: запрещён — Closed fist only; K: запрещён — 1/GLORY — Closed fist only; IFMA: разрешён — Legal — palm strikes permitted in Muay Thai
Насколько опасен Knife Hand Strike?
Оценка опасности 5/10. High — shuto/karate chop; targets neck, collarbone, temple
Как подготовить Knife Hand Strike?
Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Assume Fighting Stance → Generate Power → Execute Strike → Recover to Guard.
Как защититься от Knife Hand Strike?
Стандартные контрприёмы: Block — absorb the strike with a protective guard position / Evasion — move the target out of the strike's path / Counter-Attack — time an offensive response during the recovery phase of the strike.
Какие есть варианты Knife Hand Strike?
Распространённые варианты: Standard variation (primary execution of the strike from the most common stance); Power variation (modified mechanics for maximum force generation); Speed variation (minimised telegraph for a faster, harder-to-read attack); Counter variation (timed to exploit the opponent's offensive commitment).
Насколько эффективен Knife Hand Strike на соревнованиях?
Used in karate competition and MMA.
Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Knife Hand Strike?
Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Spreading the fingers during the strike, which weakens the hand structure and risks finger injury / Striking with the fingers instead of the edge of the hand / Using a loose, floppy wrist — the wrist must be locked and the hand rigid / Aiming at hard targets like the forehead or skull where the hand will be damaged.
Какие ещё названия есть у Knife Hand Strike?
Knife Hand Strike также известен как Shutō-uchi, Shuto, Karate Chop, Sudo, Knife Edge.