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Kote-Uchi (Wrist Strike)

Precision Strike

Kote-Uchi (Wrist Strike)

  1. 01

    Observe the opponent elevating their tip or opening their guard line.

  2. 02

    Raise the Shinai slightly, keeping the tip pointed forward toward their center line.

  3. 03

    Execute a short forward stamp-step (Fumikomi-ashi).

  4. 04

    Snap the wrists downward sharply, striking the padded right gauntlet (Kote) of the opponent.

  5. 05

    Shout "KOTE!" loudly at the moment of impact, snapping back to posture or moving through cleanly.

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