当あて身み

noun

strike to a vital point; atemi (martial arts)

In martial arts such as judo, aikido, and karate, 当て身 refers to a strike aimed at a vulnerable area of the body. The term is often used in technical discussions of striking techniques.

• 柔じゅう道どうでは当あて身みは試し合あいで禁きん止しされている。

  In judo, atemi (strikes to vital points) are prohibited in competition.

• 合あ気いき道どうの当あて身みは相あい手てのバランスを崩くずすために使つかわれる。

  In aikido, atemi are used to break the opponent's balance.