Hokuto Jūha Zan

North Dipper Soft-Breaking Slash

Hokuto Jūha Zan
Kenshiro penetrating Heart's flesh
Name
北(ほく) 斗(と) 柔(じゅう) 破(は) 斬(ざん)
Kanji	北斗柔破斬
Romaji	Hokuto Jūha Zan
English	North Dipper Soft-Breaking Slash
Data
School	Hokuto Shin Ken

(北斗柔破斬, Hokuto Jūha Zan

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is a peculiar Hokuto Shin Ken technique consisting of a series of rapid kicks, aimed to soften the target surface allowing the user to easily strike through the weakened defense system.

Appears in

Original Manga

Kenshiro uses it on Heart on page 167 of the 1st volume, titled "A Cry from the Heart" (心の叫びの巻, Kokoro no Sakebi no Maki) nullifying Heart's natural defensive technique.

Hokuto Musō

In the game, Kenshiro leaps into the air and delivers a series of wide range kicks and, upon landing, charges forward to strike any remaining enemies causing them to explode.