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Ura Zuki

[Hands] Short punch (palm up).


An upper cut or close punch used at short distance. Sometimes called Staz Zuki.


(Punching Technique) The closed punch targets the face, mid-section or side of the body and is delivered with the palm inward or upward, punching straight ahead with the fore-fist. It is effective for close-range fighting. Keep the elbow close to the body and chest muscles tense.

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