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Lesson 5
Gyaku Zuki (Reverse Punch) Gyaku-zuki or revers punch is one of the first moves that a karateka will learn, early on in their karate practice. This punch is very strong, an advanced karateka combining great technique, kime (focus), timing, body weight and body rotation, can deliver a devastating blow with this karate technique! There are […]
Lesson 4
Kokutsu Dachi (Back Stance) The hardest basic shotokan karate stance is definitely kokutsu dachi (back stance). Although this is classed as a basic stance most people find this difficult and uncomfortable. So we are going to break this stance down, into small sections, with a video tutorial accompanying this article. Get into the habit of […]
Lesson 2
Age uke, soto ude uke, gedan barai and uchi ude uke From Shizentai Four basic karate blocks on the spot1. Age Uke (upper block)2. Soto Ude Uke (outside forearm block)3. Gedan Barai (downward block)4. Uchi Ude Uke (inside forearm block) Four Blocks From Shizentai Video