Hand Technique
Nukite
Piercing Hand
PronunciationNoo-kee-teh
Yellow BeltAdvancedDangerous
Key Points
- Purpose
- Piercing hand strike. Blow to solar plexus renders opponent unconscious. Attack to throat can cause lethal damage
- Timing
- When soft targets like throat or solar plexus are exposed
Difficulty LevelAdvanced
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Nukite correctly
Hold hand same as Tegatana except fingers are not separated
Never bend fingers backwards to avoid serious injury
Strike with fingertips to opponent's stomach or throat
Major targets are stomach, throat, solar plexus, and lower rib cage
For rib cage attack, aim between two ribs
Expert can nearly penetrate body with this technique
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory