Hand Technique
Oyayubi-ippon-ken
Thumb Fist
PronunciationOh-yah-yoo-bee Ee-pohn Ken
Brown BeltAdvancedDangerous
Key Points
- Purpose
- Thumb fist for striking temple or below ear. LETHAL TECHNIQUE - use with great care
- Timing
- Life-threatening situations only
Difficulty LevelAdvanced
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Oyayubi-ippon-ken correctly
Important Note
- CAUTION: Extremely dangerous, could easily kill. Never make contact during practice
Form Seiken position but push thumb tip against area between first and second joints of index finger
First joint of thumb sticks out
Strike with thumb joint against temple or below ear lobe
CAUTION: Extremely dangerous, could easily kill. Never make contact during practice
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory