An oi zuki is a stepping punch technique found in karate Two Karate practitioners engaging in competition style Karate. ...

Execution

Oi zuki is typically executed from Zenkutsu dachi (front stance). It begins with the foreward arm being raised, executing an intermediate tate shuto uke. Next, the back leg is shifted towards the centre of gravity and continued forward in a stepping motion. Just after the back leg passes the front leg, the back hand begins to move forward, with elbows kept tight and close to the body, and reaches the target simultanesously with the settling of the foot. All muscles must remain totally relaxed throughout until the very instant of impact. This technique is known as kime. Kime A Japanese term used mainly in karate meaning focus It refers to the instantaneous tensing at the correct moment during a technique ...

A short burst of exhaled air should be done at the moment of impact, along with an instantaneous, strong tightening of arm, stomach, buttock and back leg muscles.