Two finger strike - Nihon nukite


Alternate Version


Red circle indicates striking surface

Overview
A useful technique that you can use in a desperate situation to blind or shock an opponent

Compare to: Ippon nukite Sanbon nukite

Used in these katas
Unknown

Striking targets
Eyes. Sides of the throat

Technique
Extend your first two fingers, with a small gap between them. Apply in a jabbing motion.

Alternately, extend all four fingers with a gap between your third and fourth fingers. The outer fingers provide a additional support and reduce the likelihood of a break in case of a miss-hit.

Strengths

An easy way to blind an opponent.

Delivered strongly to the sides of the windpipe, can create a powerful shock, without necessarily inflicting permanent damage.

Weaknesses

The fingers are weak, and can only be used against a very limited number of targets