Mountain punch

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Yama tsuki, the mountain punch, is sometimes called a C-punch, because of its shape. The mountain punch is a double punch used as a Kūsankū movement.

Punch the opponent's face with your same-side hand, bending your elbow slightly upward; your arm will simultaneously jam the opponent's attack, and shield your head. Simultaneously, strike the opponent's solar plexus with an opposite-side uppercut.

[video of mountain punch from the font and side.] 

Mountain punches both defend and counter against circular strikes, like haymakers and club swings. For best results, simultaneously 7-3 to the inside, so their circular attack wraps around you instead of hitting you.

[video of stopping hook punch with a mountain punch from the rear and side.] 

Mountain punches are often used as an atemi to setup belt throws.