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'''Ura-tsuki''' (literally: “inverted/hidden-fist thrust”) is the karate equivalent of a boxer’s '''uppercut'''. This is essentially a vertical version of a [[Hook punch|hook punch]], which is used to strike an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]], or the underside of their [[Kyūsho#Chin|chin]]. Uppercuts are extremely efficient, powerful techniques. However, the uppercut’s extremely limited range means that it can only be used in the [[Zones#Clinch|clinch]].

Uppercuts must start out like any other punch, to prevent you from telegraphing. Then, twist your hips towards your opponent, and drive your elbow towards and slightly-up your centerline, much like a forward elbow strike. Picturing that your elbow pushes your fist will result in a significantly faster technique than picturing that your fist leads and your arm follows. Your fist does not “turn over” as in a straight punch, to ensure that you strike the opponent with [[Seiken|your knuckles, and not your fingers. Simultaneously pull your opposite-side hand to its hip, for reciprocal action.

[Video of uppercuts fast and slow, from the front and side.]

Because uppercuts operate over a short range, they need significant [[Snap|snap]] and drive from your hips, legs, and core; power is the product of [[Ki|efficient motion with synchronized breathing]]. Uppercuts can deliver incredible power, but only with incredibly efficient biomechanics. As such, they are typically reserved for advanced students.

Uppercuts have the added advantage of being difficult to defend against, since they act quickly, just outside of the opponent’s field-of-view. This is why ura-tsuki can be alternately translated as a “hidden punch.”

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-'''Ura-tsuki''' (literally: “inverted/hidden-fist thrust”) is the karate equivalent of a boxer’s '''uppercut'''. Uppercuts are  essentially vertical [[Hook punch|hook punches]], which are used to attack an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]], or under their [[Kyūsho#Chin|chin]]. The uppercut is an extremely efficient and powerful technique, but its extremely limited range renders it only usable in the [[Maai#The Clinch|clinch]].
+'''Ura tsuki''' (literally: “inverted/hidden-fist thrust”) is the karate equivalent of a boxer’s '''uppercut'''. Uppercuts are essentially vertical [[Hook punch|hook punches]], which are used to attack an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]], or under their [[Kyūsho#Chin|chin]]. Uppercuts are extremely efficient and powerful techniques, but their limited range renders them only usable in the [[Maai#The Clinch|clinch]].
-Uppercuts start out like any other punch, to prevent [[Telegraphing|telegraphing]]. Then, twist your hips towards your opponent, and drive your elbow towards and slightly-up your centerline, like a [[Elbow_strikes#Forward_elbow_strike|forward elbow strike]]. Picturing that your elbow is pushing your fist results in a significantly faster technique than imagining that your fist flies out and your arm follows. Your fist does not turn over, to ensure that you impact the opponent with [[Seiken|your knuckles, and not your fingers]]. Simultaneously pull your opposite-side hand to its hip, for [[Reciprocal_action|reciprocal action]].
+Uppercuts start out like any other punch, to prevent [[Telegraphing|telegraphing]]. Then, twist your hips towards your opponent, and drive your elbow towards and slightly-up your centerline, like a [[Elbow_strikes#Forward_elbow_strike|forward elbow strike]]. For a faster technique, picturing your elbow pushing your fist, and not your flying fist pulling your elbow behind it. Your fist does not turn over, to ensure that you impact the opponent with [[Seiken|your knuckles, and not your fingers]]. Simultaneously pull your opposite-side hand to its hip, for [[Reciprocal_action|reciprocal action]].
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 Because uppercuts operate over short ranges with no turn-over, they need a significant drive from your hips, legs, and core. Uppercuts can deliver incredible power, but only with incredibly efficient biomechanics. As such, they are typically reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]].
-Uppercuts are difficult to defend against, since they act quickly, and just outside of the opponent’s field-of-view. This is why ura-tsuki can be alternately translated as a “hidden punch.”
+Uppercuts are difficult to defend against, since they act quickly, and just outside of the opponent’s field-of-view. This is why ura tsuki can be alternately translated as a “hidden punch.”
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-'''Ura-tsuki''' (literally: “inverted/hidden-fist thrust”) is the karate equivalent of a boxer’s '''uppercut'''. This is essentially a vertical version of a [[Hook punch|hook punch]], which is used to strike an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]], or the underside of their [[Kyūsho#Chin|chin]]. Uppercuts are extremely efficient, powerful techniques. However, the uppercut’s extremely limited range means that it can only be used in the [[Maai#The Clinch|clinch]].
+'''Ura-tsuki''' (literally: “inverted/hidden-fist thrust”) is the karate equivalent of a boxer’s '''uppercut'''. Uppercuts are  essentially vertical [[Hook punch|hook punches]], which are used to attack an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]], or under their [[Kyūsho#Chin|chin]]. The uppercut is an extremely efficient and powerful technique, but its extremely limited range renders it only usable in the [[Maai#The Clinch|clinch]].
-Uppercuts must start out like any other punch, to prevent you from [[Telegraphing|telegraphing]]. Then, twist your hips towards your opponent, and drive your elbow towards and slightly-up your centerline, much like a [[Elbow_strikes#Forward_elbow_strike|forward elbow strike]]. Picturing that your elbow pushes your fist result in a significantly faster technique than imagining that your fist leads and your arm follows. Your fist does not “turn over," to ensure that you strike the opponent with [[Seiken|your knuckles, and not your fingers]]. Simultaneously pull your opposite-side hand to its hip, for [[Reciprocal_action|reciprocal action]].
+Uppercuts start out like any other punch, to prevent [[Telegraphing|telegraphing]]. Then, twist your hips towards your opponent, and drive your elbow towards and slightly-up your centerline, like a [[Elbow_strikes#Forward_elbow_strike|forward elbow strike]]. Picturing that your elbow is pushing your fist results in a significantly faster technique than imagining that your fist flies out and your arm follows. Your fist does not turn over, to ensure that you impact the opponent with [[Seiken|your knuckles, and not your fingers]]. Simultaneously pull your opposite-side hand to its hip, for [[Reciprocal_action|reciprocal action]].
-[Video of uppercuts fast and slow, from the front and side.]
+ [Video of uppercuts fast and slow, from the front and side.]
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−	'''Ura-tsuki''' (literally: “inverted/hidden-fist thrust”) is the karate equivalent of a boxer’s '''uppercut'''. This is essentially a vertical version of a [[Hook punch\|hook punch]], which is used to strike an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus\|solar plexus]], or the underside of their [[Kyūsho#Chin\|chin]]. Uppercuts are extremely efficient, powerful techniques. However, the uppercut’s extremely limited range means that it can only be used in the [[~~Zones~~#Clinch\|clinch]].	+	'''Ura-tsuki''' (literally: “inverted/hidden-fist thrust”) is the karate equivalent of a boxer’s '''uppercut'''. This is essentially a vertical version of a [[Hook punch\|hook punch]], which is used to strike an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus\|solar plexus]], or the underside of their [[Kyūsho#Chin\|chin]]. Uppercuts are extremely efficient, powerful techniques. However, the uppercut’s extremely limited range means that it can only be used in the [[Maai#The Clinch\|clinch]].

	Uppercuts must start out like any other punch, to prevent you from [[Telegraphing\|telegraphing]]. Then, twist your hips towards your opponent, and drive your elbow towards and slightly-up your centerline, much like a [[Elbow_strikes#Forward_elbow_strike\|forward elbow strike]]. Picturing that your elbow pushes your fist result in a significantly faster technique than imagining that your fist leads and your arm follows. Your fist does not “turn over," to ensure that you strike the opponent with [[Seiken\|your knuckles, and not your fingers]]. Simultaneously pull your opposite-side hand to its hip, for [[Reciprocal_action\|reciprocal action]].		Uppercuts must start out like any other punch, to prevent you from [[Telegraphing\|telegraphing]]. Then, twist your hips towards your opponent, and drive your elbow towards and slightly-up your centerline, much like a [[Elbow_strikes#Forward_elbow_strike\|forward elbow strike]]. Picturing that your elbow pushes your fist result in a significantly faster technique than imagining that your fist leads and your arm follows. Your fist does not “turn over," to ensure that you strike the opponent with [[Seiken\|your knuckles, and not your fingers]]. Simultaneously pull your opposite-side hand to its hip, for [[Reciprocal_action\|reciprocal action]].

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 '''Ura-tsuki''' (literally: “inverted/hidden-fist thrust”) is the karate equivalent of a boxer’s '''uppercut'''. This is essentially a vertical version of a [[Hook punch|hook punch]], which is used to strike an opponent’s [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]], or the underside of their [[Kyūsho#Chin|chin]]. Uppercuts are extremely efficient, powerful techniques. However, the uppercut’s extremely limited range means that it can only be used in the [[Zones#Clinch|clinch]].
-Uppercuts must start out like any other punch, to prevent you from [[Telegraphing|telegraphing]]. Then, twist your hips towards your opponent, and drive your elbow towards and slightly-up your centerline, much like a [[Elbow_strikes#Forward_elbow_strike|forward elbow strike]]. Picturing that your elbow pushes your fist will result in a significantly faster technique than picturing that your fist leads and your arm follows. Your fist does not “turn over” as in a straight punch, to ensure that you strike the opponent with [[Seiken|your knuckles, and not your fingers]]. Simultaneously pull your opposite-side hand to its hip, for [[Reciprocal_action|reciprocal action]].
+Uppercuts must start out like any other punch, to prevent you from [[Telegraphing|telegraphing]]. Then, twist your hips towards your opponent, and drive your elbow towards and slightly-up your centerline, much like a [[Elbow_strikes#Forward_elbow_strike|forward elbow strike]]. Picturing that your elbow pushes your fist result in a significantly faster technique than imagining that your fist leads and your arm follows. Your fist does not “turn over," to ensure that you strike the opponent with [[Seiken|your knuckles, and not your fingers]]. Simultaneously pull your opposite-side hand to its hip, for [[Reciprocal_action|reciprocal action]].
 [Video of uppercuts fast and slow, from the front and side.]
-Because uppercuts operate over a short range, they need significant [[Snap|snap]] and drive from your hips, legs, and core; power is the product of [[Ki|efficient motion with synchronized breathing]]. Uppercuts can deliver incredible power, but only with incredibly efficient biomechanics. As such, they are typically reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]].
+Because uppercuts operate over a short range with no turn-over, they need a significant drive from your hips, legs, and core. Uppercuts can deliver incredible power, but only with incredibly efficient biomechanics. As such, they are typically reserved for [[Advanced|advanced students]].
-Uppercuts have the added advantage of being difficult to defend against, since they act quickly, just outside of the opponent’s field-of-view. This is why ura-tsuki can be alternately translated as a “hidden punch.”
+Uppercuts have the added advantage of being difficult to defend against, since they act quickly, and just outside of the opponent’s field-of-view. This is why ura-tsuki can be alternately translated as a “hidden punch.”
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