Karate Terminology - U V
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U |
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"U"-Punch |
Morote Tsuki - Punching with both fists. Also referred to as AWASE ZUKI. |
Upper level |
Jodan - The upper section of the body, the head. |
Uppercut |
Ura zuki - An upper cut punch used at close range. |
Upward Elbow Strike |
Tate empi |
V |
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Vertical |
Tate |
Vertical Punch |
Tate zuki - A fist punch with the palm along a vertical plane. |
Vitality |
Ki - A Yang counterpart to Blood(Yin), it forms and circulates blood. |