Choku-zuki
Choku-zuki is a straight Karate punch whose name identifies its direct path rather than a stepping-leg relationship.
Choku-zuki is a straight Karate punch whose name identifies its direct path rather than a stepping-leg relationship.

Kizami-zuki is a Karate lead-hand thrust delivered from guard while the front foot steps in and the rear leg follows.

Oi-zuki is a Karate thrust coordinated with an advancing step, using the arm on the same side as the stepping or forward leg.

Gyaku-zuki is a Karate thrust delivered with the arm opposite the forward leg, used across kihon, kata, kumite and competition.

Tsuki is Karate’s family of thrusting hand techniques, commonly punches, with names determined by path, level, stance and movement relationship.