Hand Technique
Nakayubi-ippon-ken
Middle-Finger Fist
PronunciationNah-kah-yoo-bee Ee-pohn Ken
Yellow BeltIntermediate
Key Points
- Purpose
- Middle-finger fist. Variations include Nihon-ken (both index and middle finger) and Ryutou-ken (middle finger forms triangle point with other knuckles)
- Timing
- When precise pressure point strike is needed
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Nakayubi-ippon-ken correctly
Similar to forefinger fist, but second joint of middle finger protrudes
Thumb pushes tightly against area between first and second joint of index finger
Attack procedure and targets same as forefinger fist
Can also use Nihon-ken (two-finger fist) or Ryutou-ken (dragon's head fist) variations
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory