Tettsui / Hammer-fist
鉄槌
Strike utilizing the bottom fleshy pinky side of a clenched fist like a hammer.
Quick Facts
CategoryBody Part
Pronunciation/[tet-soo-ee oo-chee]/
Alternative NamesHammer-fist strike, Iron hammer fist
Definition
Tettsui ('iron hammer') strikes with the padded muscle below the little finger of a clenched fist. Because it bypasses fragile hand bones, it allows full-force striking to the nose, collarbone, or ribs in self-defense.
Related Terms
Te手
Japanese word for hand or palm.
Kiba-dachi騎馬立ちWide side-facing stance resembling riding a horse with parallel feet.
Seiken / Forefist正拳Standard forefist striking surface aligning the first two knuckles of index and middle fingers.
Heian / Pinan平安 / 平安Set of five foundational student Katas (Shodan through Godan) created by Master Anko Itosu.