Attacking

Attacking with the hands or elbows is of two types: Punching (Tsuki) and striking (Uchi)          

Most commonly, this term refers to the straight punch (choku zuki), though there are other types. When the opponent is directly in front of you, the arm is straightened and the target is punched with the knuckles of the fore-fist. The forearm is rotated inward during the delivery of the punch. Depending on the objectives-face, solar plexus or abdomen—these techniques are known as: upper straight punch (jodan choku zuki), middle straight punch (chudan choku zuki) or lower straight punch (Gedan choku zuki). In any case, for the punch to be effective, the following basic factors must be learned and put into practice. 

1.        Correct Rout: The shortest distance is the straight line route, and this is the correct way to punch. At the same time that the elbow brushes the side of the body lightly, the forearm should be rotated inward.

2.        Speed: without great speed, the punch cannot be expected to have much effect.  To maximize speed and power withdraw the other arm as fast as possible, thus making use of the pairing of forces.

3.       Concentration of power: A good punch depends on starting from a flexible posture and keeping unnecessary strength out of the hand and arm. Punch smoothly but speedily, concentrating all the power of the body at the moment of impact. The concentration of power must be mastered. Practice by raising the arms in front of the body, holding the fists level with the solar plexus and repeatedly tensing and relaxing all the body muscles.

Hand strikes

Elbow strikes