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Basic movements of karate

[Basic Hands (Boxing)] Here are just some basic boxing techniques in karate, and some boxing techniques such as Li Quan and Guan Shou are not included. Forehand fist: first pinch the four fingers except the thumb together, put the thumb on the second knuckle of the index finger and hold it tightly. The key point is the joint where the index finger and middle finger finally connect with the palm. Pay attention to the wrist flat, and the knuckles are in line with the extension line of the forearm. This way, the punch will be powerful and will not sprain your wrist. Forehand boxing is the basis of most boxing methods such as straight boxing. Junior high school fist: Zheng Tong fist, with the middle finger sticking out of the fist face and the middle finger clamped, focusing on the second knuckle of the middle finger. Used to attack soft tissues of the body, such as the throat. Flat fist: only bend the second knuckle, the back of the fist is straight, and the center of gravity is at the second knuckle of the four fingers. To attack the throat. Hand knife: the palm is naturally flat, the thumb is bent, close to the palm, and the palm is tense and hard, focusing on the upward side of the palm root. Used in various attacks and defenses, with a wide range of uses.