Choku-zuki / Straight Punch
直突き
Fundamental straight punch executed from a stationary parallel stance.
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Definition
Choku-zuki ('straight thrust') is the pure foundational punch drill. Standing in Heiko-dachi or Kiba-dachi, the student alternates left and right punches along the centerline, building shoulder relaxation and chambering speed.
Related Terms
Standard forefist striking surface aligning the first two knuckles of index and middle fingers.
Kihon基本Repetitive practice of foundational techniques (blocks, strikes, kicks, stances) forming Budo's core.
Shizentai / Heiko-dachi自然体 / 平行立ちNatural, relaxed standing posture with feet parallel shoulder-width apart.
Tsuki / Zuki突きの / 突きThrusting straight punch or weapon thrust in Japanese martial disciplines.
Hikite / Pulling Hand引き手Sharp chambering pull of the non-striking hand back to the hip, increasing equal-and-opposite reaction force.