The punch described above is not used in Isshin-Ryu karate. In Isshin-Ryu we use the vertical punch. It starts in the chamber position, with the fin...

The punch described above is not used in Isshin-Ryu karate. In Isshin-Ryu we use the vertical punch. It starts in the chamber position, with the fingers curled into a tight fist, and the thumb on top of the fist, with the palm facing the body. The punch proceeds as described above, but is laned either vertically, or slightly rotated to match the line of the ribcage, hitting with the first two knuckles. The elbow is never locked, and the arm is never fully extended.

This is one of the basic differences between Isshin-Ryu and other styles of karate. I’m only an Orange Belt, but you learn this the very first day, and it is reinforced over and over again. My dojo’s website is http://www.wnykarate.com, but they’ve been having problems with the website, so you may not see it.

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