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Front Knife Hand Strike

Mae Shuto Uchi

Knife hand strike delivered forward into the target.

TechniqueStrikesIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the hand edge firm and the wrist aligned.
  2. Drive the strike from the hips and stance.
  3. Avoid swinging the arm wide.
  4. Return the hand to a useful guard or follow-up position.

Coaching points

  • Keep the hand edge firm and the wrist aligned.
  • Drive the strike from the hips and stance.
  • Avoid swinging the arm wide.
  • Return the hand to a useful guard or follow-up position.
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