Ikken Hissatsu (一拳必殺[1]) is a term used in traditional karate, meaning "to annihilate at one blow".[2] This, however, does not mean that any clash can and should be resolved with the use of only one stroke,[3] but it conveys the spirit that the karateka (player) must partake in.
| Ikken hissatsu | |
|---|---|
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| Japanese name | |
| Kanji | 一拳必殺 |
| Hiragana | いっけんひっさつ |
Traditionally, according to various practical applications of kata, karate was modeled so that a person could face more than one opponent simultaneously. However, with the advent of sports karate, this characteristic has been ignored, thus de-emphasising Ikken Hissatsu. Arduous training is required to effectively attain such a technique.[4]
During a struggle, levels of epinephrine in the bloodstream are higher than normal, which can generate a false perception of reality, causing injuries to be felt well after its end.[5][clarification needed]
Still new evidence using clinical data and articles have shown that some of the stories where Ikken Hissatsu was applied may have some truth. These sites[clarification needed] are seen in injuries such as clipping the knees in football, in little league baseball when children are hit in the chest without protection causing commotio cordis.[6][clarification needed]
References edit
- ^ "空手道について". Japan Karate Association. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
- ^ "What Is Ikken Hissatsu? | KARATEbyJesse". Retrieved March 11, 2011.
- ^ "Shotokan del valle | ¿QUE ES EL KARATE DO ?" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved March 11, 2011.
- ^ "Diez tesis sobre el karate-do » JKA Dento Karate Dojo" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 28, 2010. Retrieved March 11, 2011.
- ^ ""One Punch One Kill", is it Practical?". Retrieved March 11, 2011.
- ^ Breaking Points: Using History, Maxims and Modern Science to Understand Kata