Choku-Tsuki is the front punch of Karate. It doens’t require hip movement and its more of a kihon or exercise move than one suited for actual use in self defense or Kumite.

Traditional execution:

• Get in Heiko Dachi
• Close both your fists
• Extend one arm while performing an hiki-te with your other arm
• Kiai! at maximum extention (optional)
• While retracting perform another move (e.g: another Choku-Tsuki)

Where to use (✅ - Use; ❌ - Don’t use; 🟨 - Last resource):

• Sport Kumite: 🟨
• Full-Contact Kumite: 🟨
• Self-Defense: ❌

Video examples:

• Choku Zuki JKA Shotokan Karate @KarateZine