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Side Punch

Yoko Zuki

Sideways punch fired across the body line or to a flank target.

TechniqueStrikesIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Turn the body to organize the line of strike.
  2. Drive the fist sideways with the elbow controlled.
  3. Keep the shoulder relaxed and the body connected underneath the punch.
  4. Recover to guard or chamber quickly.

Coaching points

  • Turn the body to organize the line of strike.
  • Drive the fist sideways with the elbow controlled.
  • Keep the shoulder relaxed and the body connected underneath the punch.
  • Recover to guard or chamber quickly.
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