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Inside Knife Hand Strike

Gyaku Shuto Uchi

Inward reverse knife-hand strike traveling back across the body.

TechniqueStrikesIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Open the hand as for shuto.
  2. Chamber from the outside line.
  3. Cut inward across the body using forearm rotation and hip turn.
  4. Recover to guard or hikite without leaving the shoulder raised.

Coaching points

  • Open the hand as for shuto.
  • Chamber from the outside line.
  • Cut inward across the body using forearm rotation and hip turn.
  • Recover to guard or hikite without leaving the shoulder raised.
Gyaku Shuto Uchi (Inside Knife Hand Strike) | Karate Technique Guide