Uraken sayū uchi¶

Name¶

Romaji:
Uraken sayū uchi

Japanese:
裏拳左右打ち

English:
Right/left backfist strike

Terminology¶

Sayū indicates right and left in alternation.

Sequence position¶

Block:
Migi sanchin-dachi

Placement in the sequence:
Technique 4

Preceded by:
Uraken ganmen uchi

Followed by:
Uraken hizō uchi

Starting position¶

Both hands are held centrally in front of the body, close to the chest line.

Commands¶

Performed side to side within the same block.

Count¶

Trained in the block’s main count.

Kiai¶

According to the main count.

Execution¶

Strike with uraken to one side and then to the other. The movement travels laterally toward side targets and should originate from a compact central position.

Technical key points¶

the elbow is kept under control
clear return to the centerline
the torso supports the technique without opening too much
the strike must be directed

Common errors¶

arms too straight
movement too wide
hand rolling over
shoulders lifting

Purpose¶

To train the lateral uraken form and quick return between sides.

Relation to further training¶

Idō Geiko: Primarily as a static basic form.

Kata: The alternating lateral hand form appears in different contexts.

Kumite: Trains switching between side targets.