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The Punches in Nihon Goshin Aikido


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Study Group Leaders Can Access Video Information On All of the Attacker Behaviors ~ presented in Belt Order through the Student Resources Section on Sensei John Carter’s dojo website www.cartersacademy.com/studentresources/  Please contact him directly to receive your user name and password for access.

The Punches in Nihon Goshin Aikido:



  1. Shomenuchi – Overhand strike to the head
  2. Yokomenuchi – Diagonal temple strike
  3. Yoko uchi – Roundhouse punch
  4. Gyaku Yokomenuchi – Backhand strike to the side of the head
  5. Mune Tsuki – Straight punch to stomach or solar plexus
  6. Jodan Zuki –  Upper cut
  7. Men Uchi – Straight punch to the head
  8. Chudan Tsuki – Straight punch to chest area