Uppercut (ake zuki)
Ake zuki is a closed fist strike aimed under the chin. Boxers refer to this technique as “upper cut”. This is a close range technique that can be very effective when performed correctly.
How to perform a uppercut (ake zuki)
To perform a right upper strike (age zuki) begin with your right hand by your side. Bring your hand (fist) out and upward toward your target (under the chin). To perform a second upper strike bring the first hand back while the other performs the strike.
The video clip shows Sensei Terry Lyon (5th Dan) performing Uppercut (Ake Zuki).
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Uppercut (ake zuki): points to remember
- Be sure to strike with the Seiken (first two knuckles) and not your fingers.
- Use hip rotation to add more power and speed behind the strike.
Domer said:
this was pretty simple. just get into a standard fighting stance and make sure that, during your uppercut, that you sort of twist your hand back at you so as to insure your knuckles will strike and not your fingers. but bend it too far back and you will hit them with the backside of your hand, making the attack weak and possibly hurtful to you
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