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Karate Technique Directory

Japanese Martial Arts

Karate technique index 空手の技

Explore Karate techniques by family

Browse four technique families, connect each Japanese term to a clear working meaning, and open the full guide when you need movement detail and context.

Selected techniques
18
Technique families
4
Published guides
18
  1. Choose a familyPunch, strike, kick, or receive
  2. Match the termJapanese, reading, and meaning
  3. Check the contextPractice use and style notes

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All 18 technique guides

Each record follows the same order: term, reading, meaning, core idea, and practice context.

Hand techniques

Punching Techniques 突き技

Selected thrusting actions distinguished by the relationship between the punching hand, stance, and step.

4 techniquesRead about Tsuki

Open-hand, back-fist, and elbow strikes

Striking Techniques 打ち技

Selected strikes distinguished by their contact surface and named path, with organisation and style boundaries kept visible.

4 techniquesRead about Uchi-waza

Foot techniques

Kicking Techniques 蹴り技

Selected kicks organised by their named direction and path, without imposing one style’s mechanics on all Karate.

4 techniquesRead about Geri

Defensive and receiving actions

Receiving Techniques 受け技

Selected receiving actions whose English “block” labels can hide differences in path, purpose, style, and dōjō usage.

6 techniquesRead about Uke