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Osu Dachi

Hand Technique

Tettsui

Iron Hammer Fist

PronunciationTeht-tsoo-ee

Orange BeltBeginner

Key Points

Purpose
Iron hammer fist - heavy and powerful strike using outer edge of fist
Timing
When heavy strike to head, shoulder, temple, neck, or ear area is needed
Difficulty LevelBeginner

Step-by-Step Execution

Follow these steps to perform the Tettsui correctly

  1. Form hand into Seiken position

    Use meaty outer edge of hand for striking

  2. Attack from above to strike head or shoulder, or from side for temple, neck, or below ear lobe

    Not a sharp blow but heavy and powerful

Practice Complete

Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory

Prerequisites