Chudan

中段

Middle level target area of the body (chest, abdomen, and torso).

Quick Facts

CategoryBody Part

Pronunciation/[choo-dan]/

Alternative NamesMiddle level, Mid zone

Definition

Chudan corresponds to the torso region extending from the base of the neck down to the waistline. Primary targets within Chudan include the solar plexus, ribs, and abdomen. It is the most frequent target zone for foundational punches (Chudan-zuki) and blocks (Chudan-uke).

Related Terms

Makiwara巻物 / 巻き藁

Traditional Okinawan training post used to develop striking power and condition impact surfaces.

Jodan上段

Upper level target area of the body in Japanese terminology (head and neck).

Gedan下段

Lower level target area of the body (waist downward including legs).

Associated Martial Arts

Takamura Shindo Yoshin-ryu Tenjin Shin-ryu Jujutsu Jikishin-ryu Jujutsu Byakuren Kaikan Asayama Ichiden-ryu Tenjin Shin'yo-ryu Jujutsu Shotokan Kyushin-ryu Jujutsu Takagi-ryu Jujutsu Chokushin-ryu Jujutsu Shindo Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu Unkei-ryu Jujutsu Seidokaikan Karate Sekiguchi-ryu Jujutsu Hontai Yoshin-ryu Jujutsu Jundokan Goju-ryu Shinno Shinto-ryu Jujutsu Kyokushin Budokai Shibukawa-ryu Jujutsu