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Open-hand strikes
Ridge-hand strike
Names by art: Karate: Haitō-uchi
Appears in 1 art.
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Biomechanics: what the body does
The inner edge of the open hand, between thumb base and index finger, strikes in a horizontal arc. The hip turns first and the arm swings around the guard, so the blow arrives from outside the opponent’s line of sight.
Appears in 1 art
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Karate | Haitō-uchi |
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Wabukan (2026). “Ridge-hand strike”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/mao-crista (accessed 2026-10-30).
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