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Asai-ryu Muchi Ken | 鞭拳 | Whip and Fist

Tetsuhiko Asai was a legendary Shotokan karate master and founder of styles like JKS and IJKA. He was famous for his soft, whip-like (whip-like) hand and leg techniques, influenced by White Crane Kung Fu. The "soft hand" technique you mentioned is known in English as "whipping hand" or "whip hand technique" (Japanese: 鞭手 — muchi te, literally "whip hand"). In his style, it's a core part of "Asai-ryu Muchi Ken" (鞭拳 — translated as "Whip and Fist" or "Karate of Whip and Fist"). The hand stays relaxed until the last moment, then "snaps" like a whip for explosive speed and penetrating power. This uses junansei (softness/flexibility) and joint-linked energy, rather than rigid muscle force.