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Bear Hand Strike

Kumade Uchi

Open-hand strike using a claw-like hand shape.

TechniqueStrikesAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the fingers curved and supported.
  2. Use the palm and hand structure rather than loose fingers.
  3. Strike with control and accuracy.
  4. Recover the hand quickly to guard or grip.

Coaching points

  • Keep the fingers curved and supported.
  • Use the palm and hand structure rather than loose fingers.
  • Strike with control and accuracy.
  • Recover the hand quickly to guard or grip.
Kumade Uchi (Bear Hand Strike) | Karate Technique Guide