Hikite
Hikite (引き手) is a term used in karate and some related martial arts to describe the pulling back of the non-striking hand to the hip or waist in coordination with a punching technique. The word hikite combines hiki 'pulling' and te 'hand.' The action is typically performed during a straight punch or reverse punch, where the punching arm extends forward while the other arm withdraws.
Mechanically, the hikite hand is usually in a closed fist and retracted to the hip with the
Variations exist across karate styles. In many forms, the retraced arm ends up near the hip with
The term is Japanese in origin, usually translated as 'pulling hand' or 'hand that pulls back.' While