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Higher Diagonal Strike

Japanese Term:

Nanamaeiododanzuki (NAH-NAH-MEH-JOE-DAN-ZOO-KEE)

Notes:

Start by transitioning from the straight punch. First, look to a forty-five degree angle from the front (i.e. the corner of a square room) and turn your feet and body to the same forty-five degree angle. Your punching fist should rise to chin level. The punch is the same as the straight punch, but the target is now the chin.

Repeat slowly, working toward building up speed and power. Remember to always execute in the three steps; look, turn, then punch.