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This article details a subject that is considered canon. The subject of this article appeared in Dragon Ball anime series. The subject of this article appeared in Dragon Ball Z anime series. The subject of this article appeared in Dragon Ball Kai anime series. The subject of this article appeared in Dragon Ball Super anime and manga series. The subject of this article appeared in the movies. The subject of this article appeared in the video games.


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Knifehand Strike
Other Chop[1]
First Appearance
Manga Debut Volume #4, Chapter #38
Anime Debut DB029
Movie Debut Movie 18
Data
Type Physical Martial Arts Technique
Sub-Type Basic type
Class Offensive
Range Close range
Derived technique(s)
Users

This is a physical move in which the user utilizes the portion of their hand from the little finger to the wrist. It is a universal strike typically used to quickly incapacitate the opponent with a blow to a vulnerable portion of the neck, such as the mastoid muscles, throat, or collarbone.

Trivia[]

  • The Knifehand Strike is a technique utilized in many real life martial arts, such as taekwondo, aikido, and karate. In fact, it's most commonly known as a "Karate chop". It is among one of several real-life techniques used in the Dragon Ball series.

References[]

  1. Dragon Ball Super episode 10
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