Strike
Tegatana-sakotsu-uchikomi
Hand Sword Collarbone Strike
PronunciationTeh-gah-tah-nah Sah-coat-sue Oo-chee-koh-mee
Orange BeltIntermediate
Key Points
- Purpose
- Handsword strike (not chop) to collarbone with follow-through
- Timing
- Direct thrust to opponent's collarbone
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Tegatana-sakotsu-uchikomi correctly
Hold hand at shoulder height
Different from the chop version
Thrust forward to strike opponent's collarbone
More follow-through than the chop technique
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory