Oi zuki

An oi zuki or oi tsuki is a lunge punch technique found in karate.

Execution

In Shotokan karate, oi zuki is typically executed from Zenkutsu dachi (front stance). It begins with the foward arm being raised, executing an intermediate knife hand block. 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.

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.

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