Technique Database
Reverse Ridge Hand Strike
Gyaku Haito Uchi
Reverse ridge hand strike using the inside edge of the hand.
Key steps
- 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.
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.