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Ridge Hand Strike

Haito Uchi

Strike using the ridge-hand side of the hand, usually travelling in a curved or angled path.

TechniqueStrikesIntermediateKarate

Key steps

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

Coaching points

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