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Osu Dachi

Strike

Atama

Head Strike

PronunciationAh-tah-mah

Brown BeltAdvanced

Key Points

Purpose
Head strike - additional upper body weapon targeting opponent's face
Timing
In extremely close quarters when hands are controlled
Difficulty LevelAdvanced

Step-by-Step Execution

Follow these steps to perform the Atama correctly

  1. Use head to strike from any direction

    Primary target is opponent's face

  2. Generate power from neck and body movement

    Do not practice on hard objects

Practice Complete

Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory

Prerequisites

  • Close-range fighting