The tekko must be aligned directly over the knuckles and properly gripped. Tekko Kihon | Chudan Tsuki | Center Punch This Tekko Kihon is delivered similar to the Karate Tate Tsuki, a vertical punch origination from the hip directed to the center body line. The hands raise straight up above the head as the hips jut backwards, then as the hands begin to circle outwards and downward meeting together, the hips are engaged forward as the center of gravity is dropped downwards into the technique. Tekko Kihon | Morote Kuda Uchi | Two Handed Smash Strike This Tekko Kihon or basic uses the metal grips of the weapon to perform a circular powerful smash to an opponents arm or leg. The block uses the Shote and the metal palm of the Tekko weapon to press against an incoming attack and divert it outwards. Tekko Kihon | Kakite Uke | Hooking Block This Tekko Kihon is delivered from the hip to the center of the body, once it reaches outwards the wrist engages into an open handed grasping motion.
