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Round Punch to Head

Mawashi Jodan Zuki

Round punch delivered to the head level from an angled path.

TechniqueStrikesAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Use hip rotation to support the curved line.
  2. Keep the punch controlled and accurate.
  3. Avoid exposing your centre line during the swing.
  4. Recover the hand quickly after the strike.

Coaching points

  • Use hip rotation to support the curved line.
  • Keep the punch controlled and accurate.
  • Avoid exposing your centre line during the swing.
  • Recover the hand quickly after the strike.
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