Yamaguchi-sensei demonstrating gyakuzuki with partner

Sensei Yamaguchi 6.dan JKS demonstrating gyakuzuki on Sensei Mick Sandstrøm 4.dan JKS in Kaiserslautern, Germany 23rd to 25th of May 2008
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[majin2912]

If applied right, I agree, its a very solid shot. In Wado we have something like this (Junzuki no Tsukkomi) where you lead from a natural stance that disguises the intent. All I know is that this Junzuki can move my 200lb Wavemaster. No other punch can as much. Think of what it would do if it connects with someone's chin.

[BelloBudo007]

Let me assure you that this punch - which I refer to as 'flying punch' - is very strong. It covers a great deal of distance very quickly & the idea is to hit with all you body weight. It also is great to follow-up with another tsuki waza, a sweep, a head butt, a throw or what ever comes naturally.

[snyggdorte]

It’s called nagashi-tsuki. Sort of “punch-and-move”, instead of an oi-tsuki that's “move-and-punch”. It’s a really fast technique and done the right way it's incredibly strong. Osensei2987 said it's not for self-defense, but i can't agree, it's a vicious surprise technique that can be used as a setup for another technique or combination, or as a clean counter. It knocks you out better than a hook. It's just as much self-defense technique as any other, and it's certainly not just for sports.

[osensei2987]

@HWTyrael Looks like it's for points competition. Getting a quick score. Doesn't look like it's intended for self-defense.

[maofas]

He's just showing the punch itself in a bubble, not the setup, not the followup. It's a very effective technique, it's just not pretty enough for all the kata/kihon bunnies.

[HWTyrael]

@dobermannbrother I agree with you. I really don'y know what he's demonstrating here but that's not the gyakuzuki i know. It might work on a person that does not have any training in martial arts but if he does that with another guy that had training then all hell do is to leave himselfg opened.

If anyone can tell me please what is the situation that he's demonstrating the gyaku for??

[232323C]

@dobermannbrother exactly what i was getting at ....you were the one trying to say his technique might not be fail proof and the point I was trying to make to you is that there is no technique nor anything that is fail proof.. It is indeed the point of all practice...to prepare in readiness for what may come but there is no technique nor art that can eliminate the "what if's" nor guarantee a positive outcome...you become the art and the art becomes a part of you.....the what if's are inspiration

[dobermannbrother]

@232323C Isn't Karate a way of life? You must be prepared for those "what if" situations.

[232323C]

@dobermannbrother what if what if....isn;t that life? what if a car hits you crossing the street...you should have looked...lol

[fujicolt]

technically speaking that is Okuri Tsuki - not gyaku Tsuki - nice though!