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Shotei Chudan Uchi
SubFamilyShotei Chudan Uchi(Shotei Chudan Uchi)
Translation: palm heel middle strike
Overview
Shotei Chudan Uchi (Palm Heel Middle Strike) is a Kyokushin Karate palm heel strike to the midsection, using the base of the palm to deliver impact to the solar plexus or ribs. [1] Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, demonstrated this as a fundamental combat technique requiring proper body mechanics and spirit. [1] The technique emphasises full-body power generation through hip rotation and proper weight transfer. [1]
Palm Heel Middle StrikeShotei
History & Origin
Effectiveness
Kyokushin practitioners train this strike for bare-knuckle effectiveness, making it one of the most practically tested karate techniques. [1]
Lineage
Kyokushin Karate; founded by Masutatsu Oyama (1964). [1]
Competition Record
Used in Kyokushin full-contact karate tournaments
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Palm Heel Middle Strike-specific striking mechanics with full hip rotation
Joints Involved — Shoulder, elbow, wrist (for punches/strikes), hips (rotation)
Force Vector — Technique-specific trajectory
Position & Entry
From front stance — Execute Shotei Chudan Uchi with full hip rotation
From fighting stance — Deliver Shotei Chudan Uchi with body commitment
Variants
From front stance
From fighting stance
As counter-attack
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
7
Very High7/10
Full-power Kyokushin karate strike trained for bare-knuckle impact
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Intermediate
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
Illegal
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}
Restricted
— WKF — Varies by technique — some open-hand strikes legal ...
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDF— ITF — Some knife hand techniques legal
ITF Competition RulesPDFLegal
— palm strikes, slaps permitted
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— IFMA — Legal — palm strikes permitted in Muay Thai
IFMA Muay Thai RulesPDFTraining Notes
✓Practise on makiwara and heavy bag for conditioning (Oyama, 1965)
✓Full hip rotation is essential
✓Kiai (spirit shout) accompanies the strike
Common Mistakes
!Insufficient hip rotation
!Tensing too early
!Poor stance
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Stance → Hip rotation → Shotei Chudan Uchi → Recovery
Sources & References
Primary Source
This Is Karate (Oyama, 1965)
1Book[1] Oyama, M. (1965). This Is Karate. Japan Publications Trading Co. [2] Oyama, M. (1968). Advanced Karate. Japan Publications.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Oyama, M
2Citation[1] Oyama, M. (1965). This Is Karate. Japan Publications Trading Co. [2] Oyama, M. (1968). Advanced Karate. Japan Publications.
description, historyOrigin: sourced from Oyama, M
Community
Athletics
Strong hands and wrists (conditioned through makiwara training)
Good hip rotation
Solid stance
Notes
Shotei chudan uchi (palm heel middle strike) drives the palm heel into the solar plexus or ribs. The palm heel distributes force over a wider area than a fist, reducing self-injury risk while delivering substantial impact. (379 passages under 'shotei'; Oyama, This Is Karate)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my fingers need to stay together when doing a Shotei Uchi?
All fingers must work together as a team because individual fingers have small bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles that are very easy to injure. When fingers are separated, you risk breaking a finger, but when they support each other, they distribute force safely.
What damage can a properly executed Shotei Uchi cause?
A Shotei Uchi delivered correctly to the face can break the nose or dislocate the jaw, making it an effective striking technique for self-defense.
What tactical advantages does Shotei Uchi provide in combat?
The Shotei Uchi gives you a large range of motion, allows you to control your opponent's height, and simultaneously cancels their weapons while leaving them open for follow-up strikes.
How does the Shotei Chudan Uchi work?
Shotei Chudan Uchi (Palm Heel Middle Strike) is a Kyokushin Karate palm heel strike to the midsection, using the base of the palm to deliver impact to the solar plexus or ribs. Mas Oyama, founder of Kyokushin Karate, demonstrated this as a fundamental combat technique requiring proper body mechanics and spirit.
Where does the Shotei Chudan Uchi come from?
Shotei Chudan Uchi is a fundamental technique of Kyokushin Karate as codified by Masutatsu Oyama. Kyokushin's emphasis on full-contact fighting requires every strike to be trained for maximum real-world effectiveness.
Is the Shotei Chudan Uchi legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal (palm strikes, slaps permitted); WBC/Boxing: banned — Only closed-fist punches permitted; WKF: restricted — Varies by technique — some open-hand strikes legal in kata, generally restric…; Kyokushin: banned — Only closed-fist strikes to body permitted; WT: banned — Prohibited; ITF: restricted — Some knife hand techniques legal; WAKO: banned — Closed fist only; K: banned — 1/GLORY — Closed fist only; IFMA: legal — Legal — palm strikes permitted in Muay Thai
How dangerous is the Shotei Chudan Uchi?
Danger rating 7/10. Full-power Kyokushin karate strike trained for bare-knuckle impact
How do I set up the Shotei Chudan Uchi?
The standard setup chain: Stance → Hip rotation → Shotei Chudan Uchi → Recovery.
How do I defend against the Shotei Chudan Uchi?
Standard counters include: Block and counter / Distance management / Evasion.
What are the variants of the Shotei Chudan Uchi?
Common variants: From front stance; From fighting stance; As counter-attack.
How effective is the Shotei Chudan Uchi in competition?
Used in Kyokushin full-contact karate tournaments
What are common mistakes when doing the Shotei Chudan Uchi?
Top errors to watch for: Insufficient hip rotation / Tensing too early / Poor stance.
What are other names for the Shotei Chudan Uchi?
The Shotei Chudan Uchi is also known as Shotei Chudan Uchi, Palm Heel Middle Strike, Shotei.