Search: “Uraken Uchi

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Uraken Ganmen UchiSub-FamilyStrike

Uraken Ganmen Uchi is a back-fist strike targeting the face — the back of the fist whips outward in a snapping horizontal arc to the opponent's nose, temple, or jaw. [1] The striking motion uses the w...

Uraken Mawashi UchiSub-FamilyStrike

Uraken Mawashi Uchi is a spinning back-fist strike where the attacker rotates the body and whips the back of the fist in a wide horizontal arc, powered by the full body rotation. [1] Unlike the standa...

Uraken Shomen UchiSub-FamilyStrike

Uraken Shomen Uchi is a snapping backfist strike delivered to the front (shomen) of the opponent, using the back of the first two knuckles (the dorsal surface of the index and middle finger knuckles) ...

Uraken Hizo UchiSub-FamilyStrike

Uraken Hizo Uchi (Spleen Backfist Strike) is a Kyokushin Karate backfist strike directed to the spleen/liver area on the side of the body. [1] Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, demonstrated this...

Uraken Oroshi UchiSub-FamilyStrike

Uraken Oroshi Uchi (Descending Backfist Strike) is a Kyokushin Karate downward backfist strike delivered from overhead, targeting the bridge of the nose or top of the head. [1] Mas Oyama, founder of K...

Uraken Sayu UchiSub-FamilyStrike

Uraken Sayu Uchi (Lateral Backfist Strike) is a Kyokushin Karate backfist strike delivered laterally to the side, targeting the temple. [1] Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, demonstrated this as...

Standing BackfistSub-FamilyStrike

A backfist delivered from a stationary position without spinning, using a snapping motion of the wrist and elbow to strike with the back of the knuckles.

Spinning BackfistSub-FamilyStrike

A backfist delivered after a full 360-degree spin of the body, using the rotational momentum to generate significant power through the back of the hand.