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| − | Yama-tsuki, the mountain punch, is sometimes called a U-punch or C-punch, because of its shape. The mountain punch is a special case of a [[Double punch|double punch]], and since it is | + | '''Yama-tsuki''', the '''mountain punch,''' is sometimes called a '''U-punch''' or '''C-punch''', because of its shape. The mountain punch is a special case of a [[Double punch|double punch]], and since it is a simultaneous attack and defense, it is also a [[Kūsankū]] movement. |
Mountain punches are used to defend and counter against circular strikes, like [[Haymaker|haymakers]] and club swings. Step your same-side foot towards the opponent to get inside of their arm, so their circular attack wraps around you instead of hitting you. | Mountain punches are used to defend and counter against circular strikes, like [[Haymaker|haymakers]] and club swings. Step your same-side foot towards the opponent to get inside of their arm, so their circular attack wraps around you instead of hitting you. | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 8 July 2018
Yama-tsuki, the mountain punch, is sometimes called a U-punch or C-punch, because of its shape. The mountain punch is a special case of a double punch, and since it is a simultaneous attack and defense, it is also a Kūsankū movement.
Mountain punches are used to defend and counter against circular strikes, like haymakers and club swings. Step your same-side foot towards the opponent to get inside of their arm, so their circular attack wraps around you instead of hitting you.
[video which demonstrates this from the font and side.]
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 can be also be used as an atemi, since they are often used to setup belt throws.
