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Short Punch

Shita Tsuki

Short close-range punch fired from a compact chamber.

TechniqueStrikesBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the elbow bent and close to the body.
  2. Drive the fist only the distance needed.
  3. Use body connection rather than a long reach.
  4. Recover quickly so the next action can follow immediately.

Coaching points

  • Keep the elbow bent and close to the body.
  • Drive the fist only the distance needed.
  • Use body connection rather than a long reach.
  • Recover quickly so the next action can follow immediately.
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