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Osu Dachi

Punch

Seiken-chudan-tsuki

Middle Body Thrust with Normal Fist

PronunciationSay-ken Choo-dan Tsoo-kee

White BeltBeginner

Key Points

Purpose
Attack position for the chest and stomach
Timing
Direct frontal attack to opponent's midsection
Difficulty LevelBeginner

Step-by-Step Execution

Follow these steps to perform the Seiken-chudan-tsuki correctly

  1. Start with fist in normal position, palm up, against the side on level with chest

    Maintain proper Seiken fist formation

  2. Thrust forward in a straight line while rotating the fist

    All forward momentum transfers into the fist

  3. At point of striking, fist should be palm down with arm nearly at full extension

    Strike target a fraction before full arm extension for maximum power transfer

Practice Complete

Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory

Prerequisites