Soto oshi uke duki

What it means

The first one character part of is pronounced "Soto", meaning "out or outside" and the next two characters part is pronounced "oshi uke", meaning "push guard". And the last one character part is pronounced "zuki", meaning "a punch". Thus this technique means "counterattack with a punch while guarding with Soto oshi uke, or outside push guard.

Techniques

This technique is used, when your opponent has thrown furi duki, or a swing punch to your face, to counterattack it with a punch. Soto oshi uke is used to guard your face against your opponent's furi duki.

Your opponent tries to throw a punch, Furi duki, to your face.	You step forward and guard it with Soto oshi uke.	Counterattack with a right middle punch	Follow with left kumade duki, palm punch.

<Tips> Since furi duki is a powerful swing punch, you have to use your body movement to prevent it hitting your face. Practice as many times as you can to achieve smooth movement.	Click here to see stop motion figures of the animation below.

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