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Similar force is gained in the execution of some hand movements, using hip rotation opposite from that of the counterpunch. This type of reversed rotation may be observed in the rising block, inside block, downward block, knife-hand block, back-fist strike, and other hand techniques. Figure ssss1 demonstrates this reversed hip rotation in the performance of the rising block. The block begins with the rotation of the hip (A), to which is added the reaction force of the withdrawn hand (D). The driving force of the rear leg (B) creates a reaction force (C) that is added to the power of the blocking arm (E).

The power of the hip is also added to kicking techniques, as demonstrated in Figure ssss1. As the front kick is thrust forward, the hip is rotated in the direction of the kick (A). At the same time the supporting leg is thrust against the floor (B), creating a reaction force (C) that adds to the power of the kick.

In the roundhouse kick (Fig. ssss1), the power of the hips is added to the kick by rotating the hip in the direction of the kick (A, D). The supporting foot must be turned in the same direction in order to facilitate the kick (B). In order for the kicker to keep balance, the upper half of the body must rotate in a direction opposite to the hip.