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| − | '''Ura-tsuki''' (literally: “inverted/hidden-fist thrust”) is the karate equivalent of a boxer’s '''uppercut'''. | + | '''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 | + | 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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| + | 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.” | ||
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Revision as of 07:01, 10 March 2020
Ura-tsuki (literally: “inverted/hidden-fist thrust”) is the karate equivalent of a boxer’s uppercut. Uppercuts are essentially vertical hook punches, which are used to attack an opponent’s solar plexus, or under their chin. The uppercut is an extremely efficient and powerful technique, but its extremely limited range renders it only usable in the clinch.
Uppercuts start out like any other punch, to prevent telegraphing. Then, twist your hips towards your opponent, and drive your elbow towards and slightly-up your centerline, like a 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 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 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 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.”
