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
Start with fist in normal position, palm up, against the side on level with chest
Maintain proper Seiken fist formation
Thrust forward in a straight line while rotating the fist
All forward momentum transfers into the fist
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