Gyaku-zuki


The lead=yes is an attack technique often also referred to as a reverse punch. This is used in many budō disciplines, e.g. in karate or aikidō. This is an embodiment of the choku-zuki.
After a step forward from the zenkutsu-dachi position, a straight forward punch is made for each forward leg, with the hip twisted in, or the hip rotation supporting the impact. The gyaku-zuki is the counterpart to the oi-zuki, in which the impact is made to be the same in relation to the front leg. While the oi-zuki is used as an attacking technique and with a full step forward, the gyaku-zuki is a counterattack that is used in a standing position, without a full step forward.
Also common are the two variants of performing the crotch and kick simultaneously, or supporting the thrust by simultaneously sliding the entire body and legs forward.
Example: In the left display, the execution of a gyaku-zuki is done by the karateka doing a kick with the right fist.

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