Striking
Striking Terminology – Japanese Terms
DIRECTIONS TO STRIKE

An example of a Knee Strike
Mae – To the front
Yoko – To the side
Mawashi – Round house (Around)
Ushiro – To the rear
AREAS TO STRIKE
Jodan – Upper level, from neck up, Head
Chudan – Middle area, neck to belt, Stomach
Gedan – Lower level, belt down, Groin