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| − | '''Yama | + | '''Yama tsuki''', the '''mountain punch,''' is sometimes called a '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3soC6VADpcw C]-punch''', because of its shape. The mountain punch is a [[Double punch|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 [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]] with an opposite-side [[Uppercut|uppercut]]. | 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 [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]] with an opposite-side [[Uppercut|uppercut]]. | ||
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[video of mountain punch from the font and side.] | [video of mountain punch from the font and side.] | ||
| − | Mountain punches | + | Mountain punches both defend and counter against circular strikes, like [[Haymaker|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.] | [video of stopping hook punch with a mountain punch from the rear and side.] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:57, 22 January 2021
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.
