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Open-hand strikes
Spear-hand strike
Names by art: Karate: Nukite · Shorinji Kempo: Nukite
Appears in 2 arts.
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Biomechanics: what the body does
A thrust with the extended fingertips, the fingers slightly bent so they support each other. The body mechanics are those of a straight punch, but the target must be soft (throat, solar plexus) because the fingers cannot take a hard impact.
Appears in 2 arts
| Art | Name used in this art |
|---|---|
| Karate | Nukite |
| Shorinji Kempo | Nukite |
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Wabukan (2026). “Spear-hand strike”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/mao-lanca (accessed 2026-10-30).
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