Nihon

Nihon (Two Points) is awarded for:

  1. Chudan kicks.
  2. Punches on the back, including the back of the head and neck.
  3. Combination hand techniques, the individual components of which each score in their own right.
  4. Unbalancing the opponent and scoring.

Explanation

  1. Chudan kicks, chudan being defined as abdomen, chest, back and side.
  2. Punches delivered to the opponent's back, including the back of the head and neck.
  3. Combinations of punching and striking (tsuki and uchi), the individual components of which each score in their own right, to any of the seven scoring areas.
  4. Any scoring technique delivered after permissible physical action of the contestant has caused the opponent to lose balance as the score is made

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