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Punches
Lunge punch
Names by art: Karate: Oi-zuki · Shotokan: Oi-zuki
Appears in 2 arts.
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Biomechanics: what the body does
A straight punch thrown with the same-side arm as the stepping leg, so the whole body mass travels forward behind the fist. The fist lands as the front foot settles, with the opposite hand pulling back to the hip for counter-rotation.
Appears in 2 arts
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Wabukan (2026). “Lunge punch”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/oi-zuki (accessed 2026-10-30).
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