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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 a simultaneous attack and defense, it is also a [[Kūsankū]] movement.
 
'''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 same-side foot towards the opponent, or [[7-3]] to the inside, 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 [[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]].
  
[video of mountain punch from the font and side.]  
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[video of mountain punch from the font and side.]  
  
Mountain punches can be also be used as an [[Atemi|atemi]], since they are often used to setup [[Belt throw|belt throws.]]
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Mountain punches are used to defend and counter against circular strikes, like [[Haymaker|haymakers]] and club swings. Step same-side foot towards the opponent, or [[7-3]] to the inside, to get inside of their arm, so their circular attack wraps around you instead of hitting you.
  
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[video of stopping hook punch with a mountain punch from the rear and side.]
  
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Mountain punches are often used as an [[Atemi|atemi]] to setup [[Belt throw|belt throws.]]
 
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Revision as of 18:47, 9 March 2020

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.

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 are used to defend and counter against circular strikes, like haymakers and club swings. Step same-side foot towards the opponent, or 7-3 to the inside, to get inside of their arm, 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.