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'''Nihon-nukite uchi''', the '''two-fingered spearhand strike''', has only two applications -- to pierce the [[Kyūsho#Eyes|eyes]] or [[Kyūsho#Windpipe|throat]] of your opponent. Two-fingered spearhand strikes are often performed with the lead hand as an [[Atemi|atemi]]. | '''Nihon-nukite uchi''', the '''two-fingered spearhand strike''', has only two applications -- to pierce the [[Kyūsho#Eyes|eyes]] or [[Kyūsho#Windpipe|throat]] of your opponent. Two-fingered spearhand strikes are often performed with the lead hand as an [[Atemi|atemi]]. | ||
| − | [Photo of a nihon nukite] | + | [Photo of a nihon nukite] |
| − | [video of a nihon nukie from the front and the side] | + | [video of a nihon nukie from the front and the side] |
| − | Some [[Goshin-Jutsu]] [[Kata|kata]] and [[Waza|waza]] use a "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeyRnq8cEpM Three Stooges]" variant of nihon-nukite uchi to strike the eyes. Other karateka refer to this technique as | + | Some [[Goshin-Jutsu]] [[Kata|kata]] and [[Waza|waza]] use a "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeyRnq8cEpM Three Stooges]" variant of nihon-nukite uchi to strike the eyes. Other karateka refer to this technique as a snake-fist strike (hebiken uchi), since it resembles a snake's fangs. However, the [[Goshin-Jutsu]] version is performed with the palm facing upward, to prevent the fingers from buckling on impact. |
| − | [Photo of a stooge nihon nukite] | + | [Photo of a stooge nihon nukite] |
== Four-finger spearhand strike == | == Four-finger spearhand strike == | ||
'''Yohon-nukite uchi''', the '''four-fingered spearhand strike''', is more robust and is used to attack soft tissues, such as the opponent's [[Kyūsho#Windpipe|throat]], [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]], [[Kyūsho#Abdomen|abdomen]], [[Kyūsho#Bladder|bladder]], or [[Kyūsho#Armpit|armpits]]. Four-fingered spearhand strikes are often performed with the reverse hand to maximize power. | '''Yohon-nukite uchi''', the '''four-fingered spearhand strike''', is more robust and is used to attack soft tissues, such as the opponent's [[Kyūsho#Windpipe|throat]], [[Kyūsho#Solar_plexus|solar plexus]], [[Kyūsho#Abdomen|abdomen]], [[Kyūsho#Bladder|bladder]], or [[Kyūsho#Armpit|armpits]]. Four-fingered spearhand strikes are often performed with the reverse hand to maximize power. | ||
| − | [Photo of a yohon nukite] | + | [Photo of a yohon nukite] |
| − | [video of a yohon nukie from the front and the side] | + | [video of a yohon nukie from the front and the side] |
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Revision as of 07:04, 25 March 2020
Nukite-uchi, the spearhand strike, is designed to cause permanent debilitating injuries, so it must be practiced with the utmost care and attention. For this reason, it is forbidden to use spearhands during kumite. Spearhand strikes are thrown just like a front-foot or reverse punch, but impact is made with the fingertips instead of the seiken.
Goshin-Jutsu uses two variations of spearhand strikes: two-fingered, and four-fingered.
Two-fingered spearhand strike
Nihon-nukite uchi, the two-fingered spearhand strike, has only two applications -- to pierce the eyes or throat of your opponent. Two-fingered spearhand strikes are often performed with the lead hand as an atemi.
[Photo of a nihon nukite]
[video of a nihon nukie from the front and the side]
Some Goshin-Jutsu kata and waza use a "Three Stooges" variant of nihon-nukite uchi to strike the eyes. Other karateka refer to this technique as a snake-fist strike (hebiken uchi), since it resembles a snake's fangs. However, the Goshin-Jutsu version is performed with the palm facing upward, to prevent the fingers from buckling on impact.
[Photo of a stooge nihon nukite]
Four-finger spearhand strike
Yohon-nukite uchi, the four-fingered spearhand strike, is more robust and is used to attack soft tissues, such as the opponent's throat, solar plexus, abdomen, bladder, or armpits. Four-fingered spearhand strikes are often performed with the reverse hand to maximize power.
[Photo of a yohon nukite] [video of a yohon nukie from the front and the side]
