Tsuki, back punch with a step, Ninjutsu

Tsuki, 突き, Shikan ken, (צקי) in Japanese martial arts, is the name of the forward step used for attacking an opponent. It is one of the most important movements in Ninjutsu.

Description of the Tsuki

The "tsuki" is a general name for the thrust forward step in Japanese. In the context of AKBAN Ninjutsu it also means the specific way the hand is formed to hit the opponent with the second knuckles and not thew third. The step in which the kick is used is called an "arrow" step - this step has a very long reach and gives the strike a lot of power but is relatively slow, necessitating correct timing. The back leg moves forward towards the opponent and stops bent while the front foot stays in its place and the leg straightens. The striking hand moves vertically or horizontally and hits the eye or the face creating an open wound.

Tsuki step tutorial

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Tsuki step in Ninjutsu

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Image of the Shikan ken, Tsuki

List of techniques that use a Tsuki

	Meta perspectives This technique incorporates these attributes of Meta Perspectives: Beginner level of expertise 1st Timing 3rd Timing Links to lessons that include Tsuki attack 18th November 2012 - Ninjutsu at war sessions 19th November 2012 - Ninjutsu at war sessions 29th November 2012 - Ninjutsu lessons 6th December 2012, Ninjutsu basic striking and kicking combos