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Reverse punch

percussion: rectilinear hand strike (rear)

Coordinate T1-S1-M1 gyaku-zuki逆突き
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Its coordinate

This technique occupies a cell of the solution space when T·S·M slots are present.

T1S1M1
How it is coded

The decision path

Three independent questions place the technique. Observation only.

T1S1M1
Who acts first?
T1 Unilateral.
At what range does it resolve?
S1 Hit & away.
By what mechanism?
M1 Hands.
Statistical analysis

Where it appears

Forms of this art that include the technique.

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01 Empi (sequence) solo 02 Heian Godan (sequence) solo 03 Heian Nidan (sequence) solo 04 Heian Yondan (sequence) solo 05 Jiin (sequence) solo 06 Jion (sequence) solo 07 Kanku Dai (sequence) solo
Neighbours

Related techniques

Other primitives in this art.

Technique
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (stepping)

Lunging punch

T1S1M1
Technique
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (lead)

Jab / snapping punch

T1S1M1
Technique
percussion: rotational hand strike (short hook)

Hook punch

T1S2M1
Technique
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (close/uppercut)

Close inverted punch

T1S2M1
Technique
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (lateral)

Side punch

T1S1M1
Technique
percussion: rectilinear hand strike (vertical fist)

Vertical-fist punch

T1S1M1