Ude Ate Waza — Arm Strikes

Browse punches, hand strikes and other Ju Jitsu arm-striking techniques.

• Empi uchi

  An elbow strike. Tori uses the elbow to strike an opponent at close range, typically to the head, face, or midsection.

• Gyaku tsuki

  Tori punches with the rear hand while rotating the hips, generating power through hip rotation rather than forward stepping. The punching fist and front foot are on opposite sides: for example, the right fist strikes with the left foot forward.

• Oi tsuki

  An advancing punch. Tori steps forward while punching, using the body weight and momentum to generate power in a straight punch. The punching fist and front foot are on the same side: for example, the right fist strikes with the right foot forward.

• Shuto uchi

  A knife hand strike. Tori uses the outer edge of the hand to strike an opponent, typically to the neck or side of the head.

• Uraken uchi

  A back fist strike. Tori uses the back of the fist to strike an opponent, typically to the templen or face.