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Techniques -
Basics: Punches
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The Lunge Punch or Oi Zuki is essentially the same punch as the basic front punch except that it is thrown with the back arm. The lunge punch is used when the distance to the opponent is greater than that which can be covered by the front punch or the twist punch.
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If the student were standing in a left fighting stance than the punch would be delivered with the right hand. In order to do this, the student moves forward taking one big step with the right foot thus moving the right hand into the forward position. As the forward step is performed the right fist extends forward and strikes. Note that the final body position of the front punch and lunge punch are the same. The only difference is that the front punch is delivered by the front fist and the lunge punch is delivered by the back hand (fist).
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Steps: |
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1.
Begin in a Natural
or general fighting
stance. |
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2. Assume a middle guard
closed or open fist. |
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3. Step forward into a
Front stance with the back leg lifting the knee to protect the groin. |
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4. Push out the back arm
into the front position |
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5. Strike with the front
arm keeping palm horizontal until ¾ extension. |
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6. Once extended you
should be in a front stance. |
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7. Make sure the opposite
arm fully pulls back in order to assist in generating twisting power. |
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8. Recoil the striking
arm and return to a fighting stance assuming a guard for protection. |
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