ONLINE KARATE ACADEMY TOZAKI GAKUJI - CHAPTER 5　English

Tsuki

 

CHAPTER 5　Tsuki

【 CONTENTS 】

Tsuki with focus on the shoulder blades

How to do a straight Tsuki

The difference between the Tsuki in Kata and Kumite

Using image-training for Tsuki in Kata

 

【GEN Spotlight】

― Tsuki - Important points ―
Here are some points to keep in mind when doing Tsuki.
Firstly, By pulling back your hip, on the striking side, as the Tsuki reaches the end of its motion, then you will be able to use your shoulder blade more effectively.
In order to make your strike travel straight, focus on moving from your thumb and index finger.
Lastly, by focusing on the back of your head, you will be able to do a Tsuki that does not waver.

 

【 Profile 】

Tozaki Gakuji

Born in San Diego, U.S.A.

He represents American in Karate Kata competitions.

He is a member of Okinawan Ryue-ryu Karate-do and is currently based in San Diego.

He won 3rd place at the 2013 Pan American Championships, 3rd place at the ANOC World Beach Games, 1st place at the 2020 U.S. National Championships, and 1st place in the men's kata division at the 2021 Egyptian Premier League.

He is ranked 9th in the world by the WKF World Karate Federation (as of October 2021) and is ranked 4th by K1 from 2020-2021.

 

 

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Year of Production: 2021