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Uraken-Uchi Backfist

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Video: Uraken Uchi by Jennifer Allman. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Uraken-uchi snaps the back of the fist from the elbow, fast and whipping.

3 key details

  • Snap from the elbow.
  • Strike with the top two knuckles.
  • Retract immediately.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Slow
  2. 3:00Snaps
  3. 3:00Combos
  4. 2:00Stretch
Safety

Shadow only.

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Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.

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