Hikite / Pulling Hand
引き手
Sharp chambering pull of the non-striking hand back to the hip, increasing equal-and-opposite reaction force.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[hee-kee-teh]/
Alternative NamesPulling hand to hip, Chambering hand
Definition
Hikite ('pulling hand') applies Newton's third law of action-reaction. Pulling the non-striking fist back tightly against the floating ribs accelerates torso-hip rotation, driving double the momentum into the striking fist.
Related Terms
Te手
Japanese word for hand or palm.
Kime決めInstantaneous tightening of the body focusing maximum force into a single point of impact.
Kihon基本Repetitive practice of foundational techniques (blocks, strikes, kicks, stances) forming Budo's core.
Tsuki / Zuki突きの / 突きThrusting straight punch or weapon thrust in Japanese martial disciplines.
Associated Martial Arts
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