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Hook Punch to Body

Kagi Chudan Zuki

Short hook punch delivered to the body from close or mid-range.

TechniqueStrikesIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the elbow bent and structurally supported.
  2. Rotate the hips into the target line.
  3. Avoid looping the punch too wide.
  4. Use this when the opponent's centre line is closed.

Coaching points

  • Keep the elbow bent and structurally supported.
  • Rotate the hips into the target line.
  • Avoid looping the punch too wide.
  • Use this when the opponent's centre line is closed.
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