Omote shuto
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The attacking hand technique starts from the pose Ichimonji no kamae. The propose of this technique is to attack the neck - carotids or trachea - or the jaw or the clavicle. The rear leg is moving forward in tsuki step and carries the momentum of the whole body into the punch. The rear hand is carried forward and attacks with the side of the hand, the Hypothenar eminence. the palm must be bent and the thumb supports the side of the index finger. Another variant is ura shuto.
Video of the technique
This technique is part of Budo Ninjutsu Grade requirements syllabus Yellow belt grade requirements and of Black Belt grade requirements



