Uraken sayū uchi

Name

Romaji:
Uraken sayū uchi

Japanese:
裏拳左右打ち

English:
Right/left backfist strike

Terminology

Sayū indicates alternating right and left.

Position in the sequence

Block:
Migi sanchin-dachi

Position in the sequence:
Technique 4

Preceded by:
Uraken ganmen uchi

Followed by:
Uraken hizō uchi

Starting position

Both hands are held centrally in front of the body, near the chest line.

Commands

Performed from side to side within the same block.

Counting

Practiced in the main count of the block.

Kiai

According to the main count.

Execution

Strike uraken to one side and then the other. The movement travels laterally toward side targets and should start from a compact central position.

Technical key points

• keep the elbow controlled
• clear return to the centerline
• the torso supports the technique without opening too far
• the strike must be directed

Common errors

• overly straight arms
• overly wide movement
• hand rolling over
• raised shoulders

Purpose

To train the lateral uraken form and a quick return between sides.

Relationship to further training

Idō Geiko: Primarily a static basic form.

Kata: Alternating lateral hand forms occur in various contexts.

Kumite: Trains switching between lateral targets.