uke6nq Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Can someone help me with the Yoko Tsuki? What steps and tips are done to perform it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marie curie Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Generally, I do a yoko tsuki when stepping toward the opponent into a cover stance (a sideways horse stance). It's most beneficial when there is some distance between you and him and you want to maintain that. Also, if you are fighting two opponents, this strike/stance allows you to attack one while retaining vision and access to a second if he moves in.Anyway, steps from a natural, forward facing stance with arms hanging naturally:1. Chamber striking fist at same side hip2. Slide same side foot forward to opposite side cover stance (leg on side of striking arm is closesest to opponent) At the same time, be extending striking arm either a) vertically the entire time b) beginning vertically, and rotating to a horizontal position upon inpact3. As leading foot reaches position, hips rotate to face sideways and fist impacts target. Non-blocking arm is in a defensive position accross the body, ready to defend an attack from the opponentI may be forgetting something, but I think thats it- comments anyone?Oh, and by the way, I think that this is a great idea and we should have more threads like this, just discussing the execution of a particular move- kudos. You suck-train harder.......................Don't block with your faceA good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. -Lao Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uke6nq Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 Was that information for the Side Punch or kick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elky Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Yoko tsuki is a side punch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uke6nq Posted April 25, 2007 Author Share Posted April 25, 2007 OK, its just could I have it more simplified. Terms like chamber would be difficult for youngsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marie curie Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Ok, for kids:1. Hold your right fist by your right hip2. Step forward with your right foot, and turn your body to your left so that the other guy is beside your right side3. When you are stepping punch strait toward the other guy4. When your foot lands from that step, make sure that it's at the same time as your body turns and your fist hits the other guysorry if its not great- I haven't taught kids in a few years You suck-train harder.......................Don't block with your faceA good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. -Lao Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 If we do this side punch (we don't very often), I would do it from a sitting stance (horse stance), pulling the arm back to the ribs, and loading up the technique by lifting the foot of the side I am punching with slightly off the floor. Then, uncork the body like a slinky and step your body weight down, into the punch. The punch should land as the foot hits the floor.I hope that isn't too confusing. Marie curie had a good explanation. Remember that when working with the kids, being able to demonstrate the action as you talk will help them to relate to it better. They will try to copy you, but kids only do typically about half the effort. So, you must make everything bigger and more exaggerated when you demonstrate. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps1 Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 I'm not sure I've ever seen a "side punch." Does anyone have a picture? It sounds like you start like a lunge punch but turn all the way into a horse stance and punch sideways? What's its purpose? "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marie curie Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 That's exactly what it is. You get more extension and a little more force than a thrust punch. Also, you end up facing a different direction, which, situationally, can sometimes be advantageous. You suck-train harder.......................Don't block with your faceA good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. -Lao Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps1 Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 Is it demonstrated in any kata? It just doesn't seem to make sense the way I'm picturing it. "It is impossible to make anything foolproof because fools are so ingenius." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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