Gyaku-zuki
The Gyaku-Zuki [ ˈgjakɯˌzɯkɪ ] ( Japanese 逆 突 き ) is an attack technique . This is used in many Budo disciplines, e.g. B. in karate or aikido . It is an embodiment of the Choku-Zuki (straight punch forward).
After a step forward from the Zenkutsu-Zachi position, a straight punch forward is performed alternately with the front leg ( Chūdan or Jōdan ), whereby the hip is turned in or the hip rotation supports the thrust. The Gyaku-Zuki is the counterpart to the Oi-Zuki , in which the thrust is carried out on the same side in relation to the front leg. While the Oi-Zuki is used as an attack technique and with a whole step forward, the Gyaku-Zuki is a counterattack that is used while standing, i.e. without taking a whole step forward.
The two variants of performing the step and the push simultaneously or supporting the push (without a step) by sliding the entire body and legs forward at the same time are also common.
Example: In the left-hand display, a Gyaku-Zuki is performed by the karateka making a push with the right fist.
See also
literature
- Werner Lind : The dictionary of martial arts. China, Japan, Okinawa, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Burma, Indonesia, India, Mongolia, Philippines, Taiwan, etc. Sportverlag, Berlin 1999, ISBN 3-328-00838-1 , ( Edition BSK ).