Choku-zuki
Choku-zuki is a straight Karate punch whose name identifies its direct path rather than a stepping-leg relationship.
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Morote-uke
Morote-uke is a two-hand or augmented Karate receiving action whose supporting-hand relationship varies by style and drill.
Tettsui-uchi
Tettsui-uchi is a Karate hammer-fist strike using the little-finger-side outer edge of a closed fist.
Yoko-geri
Yoko-geri is a side-directed Karate kick whose snap and thrust models must be identified by the named style or organisation.
Dohyō
A dohyō is sumo’s prepared contest area: a marked ring, built surface, ritual setting, and decisive boundary whose form varies by context.
Karate Technique Directory
Browse and search 14 selected Karate technique guides by family, Japanese name, reading, meaning and documented practice context.
Shutō-uke
Shutō-uke is a Karate receiving technique that uses the knife-hand area to sweep attacks from upper to lower levels.
Enpi-uchi
Enpi-uchi is a close-range Karate elbow strike; named directions, spelling, applications and competition status depend on the source and training context.
Uraken-uchi
Uraken-uchi is a Karate back-fist strike using the index- and middle-finger knuckle area; its path and practice context vary by tradition.
Shutō-uchi
Shutō-uchi is a Karate knife-hand strike using the hand’s outer little-finger edge; its path, target and practice method vary by tradition.