Oi-zuki / Stepping Punch
追い突き
Stepping lunge punch delivered with the same hand as the stepping lead leg.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[oy zoo-kee]/
Alternative NamesStepping lunge punch, Lead hand stepping strike
Definition
Oi-zuki ('lunge/stepping punch') harnesses forward momentum. Stepping forward into Zenkutsu-dachi, the punch lands synchronously with the front foot planting (e.g., right foot forward with right forefist impact).
Related Terms
Zenkutsu-dachi前屈立ち
Fundamental forward stance with 60% body weight on the bent front leg in Karate.
Seiken / Forefist正拳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.
Tsuki / Zuki突きの / 突きThrusting straight punch or weapon thrust in Japanese martial disciplines.
Gyaku-zuki / Reverse Punch逆突きReverse straight punch executed with the rear hand opposite to the lead leg.
Associated Martial Arts
Takamura Shindo Yoshin-ryuTenjin Shin-ryu JujutsuJikishin-ryu JujutsuByakuren KaikanAsayama Ichiden-ryuTenjin Shin'yo-ryu JujutsuShotokanKyushin-ryu JujutsuTakagi-ryu JujutsuChokushin-ryu JujutsuShindo Yoshin-ryu JujutsuUnkei-ryu JujutsuSeidokaikan KarateSekiguchi-ryu JujutsuHontai Yoshin-ryu JujutsuJundokan Goju-ryuShinno Shinto-ryu JujutsuKyokushin BudokaiShibukawa-ryu Jujutsu