Striking Terminology – Japanese Terms

DIRECTIONS TO STRIKE

Striking - Japanese Terms

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