Shutō hizō uchi
Name
Romaji:
Shutō hizō uchi
Japanese:
手刀脾臓打ち
English:
Knife-hand strike to the spleen/side
Terminology
Shutō technique directed toward the lateral line of the body.
Position in the sequence
Block:
Hidari sanchin-dachi
Position in the sequence:
Technique 19
Preceded by:
Shutō uchi uchi
Followed by:
Nao, rei.
Starting position
Shutō ready, body gathered.
Commands
Final shutō technique in block 3.
Counting
Practiced in the main count of block 3.
Kiai
According to the main count.
Execution
The strike travels downward and inward toward the spleen region or floating ribs. The movement is lateral and sinking.
Technical key points
- lower the shoulder
- keep waki closed
- clear direction inward toward the side
- the body must carry the technique
Common errors
- path too high
- loose arm
- raised shoulder
- sweeping instead of penetrating
Purpose
To train shutō toward the lateral line of the body with a clear penetrating direction.
Relationship to further training
Idō Geiko: Transfers to the lateral line with movement.
Kata: Shows a low or lateral shutō principle.
Kumite: Trains the flank line and body targets.