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What is Chudan in Karate?

The middle level — trunk, abdomen, chest, back and side — as a target designation. Chudan kicks score waza-ari (2 points); chudan punches score yuko.

Example: His bread-and-butter score was the chudan front kick.

Related terms

KumiteKataYukoWaza-ariIpponSenshuHanteiJodan
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