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Middle Knuckle Punch

Nakadaka Ippon Ken Zuki

Punch delivered with the middle knuckle raised as the striking surface.

TechniqueStrikesAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the raised knuckle aligned with the wrist.
  2. Use careful target selection.
  3. Do not force power before the hand shape is reliable.
  4. Drive from the body rather than pushing with the shoulder.

Coaching points

  • Keep the raised knuckle aligned with the wrist.
  • Use careful target selection.
  • Do not force power before the hand shape is reliable.
  • Drive from the body rather than pushing with the shoulder.
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