Hand Technique
Keiko
Chicken Beak Fist
PronunciationKay-koh
Yellow BeltIntermediate
Key Points
- Purpose
- Chicken beak fist for attacking the eye
- Timing
- When eye is exposed and close-range precision strike needed
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Keiko correctly
Bend four fingers at knuckles and bring fingertips together
Forms beak-like shape
Place thumb underneath tip of middle finger
Secures the beak formation
Strike opponent from above or from side using quick snap of wrist
Major target is the eye
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required