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Reverse Ridge Hand Strike

Gyaku Haito Uchi

Reverse ridge hand strike using the inside edge of the hand.

TechniqueStrikesAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the thumb safely tucked and the wrist aligned.
  2. Use hip rotation to drive the strike.
  3. Avoid overextending the elbow across the body.
  4. Control the return path back to guard.

Coaching points

  • Keep the thumb safely tucked and the wrist aligned.
  • Use hip rotation to drive the strike.
  • Avoid overextending the elbow across the body.
  • Control the return path back to guard.
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