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In karate, the term 'Tsuki' is used for a:
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Answer: Option A — Punch
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In karate, "tsuki" (also written "zuki" when combined with other words) means a punch or thrust. It is one of the basic techniques taught to all karate students.
Common types of tsuki:
- Oi-zuki: a lunge punch, delivered while stepping forward with the same-side leg.
- Gyaku-zuki: a reverse punch, delivered with the hand opposite to the forward leg; it is one of the most powerful karate punches.
- Kizami-zuki: a jab with the front hand.
- Choku-zuki: a straight punch from a natural stance.
- In WKF kumite (sparring), a scoring punch (tsuki) to the head or body earns 1 point (Yuko).
Other basic karate terms:
Geri (keri): kick. Examples: mae-geri (front kick), mawashi-geri (roundhouse kick), yoko-geri (side kick).
Uke: block. Examples: age-uke (rising block), gedan-barai (downward block).
Uchi: strike, such as shuto-uchi (knife-hand strike).
Dachi: stance, such as zenkutsu-dachi (front stance).
Kata: a fixed sequence of movements performed alone.
Kumite: sparring with a partner.
Kiai: a loud shout used to focus energy.
Rei: bow.
Karate in brief:
- Karate originated in Okinawa (Ryukyu Kingdom), now part of Japan, from a mix of local fighting methods and Chinese martial arts. "Karate" means "empty hand".
- Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan karate, helped introduce it to mainland Japan in the 1920s and is called the "father of modern karate".
- The World Karate Federation (WKF) governs sport karate.
- Karate was an Olympic sport only at Tokyo 2020.
Why not the other options?
- ✗Kick is "geri" in karate.
- ✗Block is "uke".
- ✗A throw is "nage" (as in judo's nage-waza).
Quick tip
Remember: Karate terms: tsuki = punch, geri = kick, uke = block, kata = forms, kumite = sparring, dojo = training hall; karate = "empty hand", from Okinawa.
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