当あて技わざ

noun

striking technique to a vital point

Martial arts term for a blow aimed at a vital point of the body. Often contrasted with 当て身 (あてみ), which may refer to the vital point itself or a similar striking concept.

See also: 当て身 (あてみ)

• 合あい気き道どうでは、当あて技わざは相あい手ての急きゅう所しょを狙ねらう重じゅう要ような技ぎ術じゅつだ。

  In aikido, atewaza is an important technique that targets the opponent's vital points.