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Side Knife Hand Strike

Yoko Shuto Uchi

Knife hand strike delivered sideways into the target.

TechniqueStrikesIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Use the hip and shoulder line to drive the strike.
  2. Keep the hand shape firm on contact.
  3. Avoid leaning away from the strike.
  4. Keep the opposite hand active as a guard or pulling hand.

Coaching points

  • Use the hip and shoulder line to drive the strike.
  • Keep the hand shape firm on contact.
  • Avoid leaning away from the strike.
  • Keep the opposite hand active as a guard or pulling hand.
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