In the 8th Kyu red belt article we described the arm positions for shuto uke. In this article and video tutorial we are going to explain stepping forward and backward in shuto uke (knife hand block) – kokutsu dachi (back stance). Although this is classed as a basic karate technique, most people find this difficult […]
Shizentai Yoi. Natural or Ready Stance Yoi ( Natural Position Or Ready Position) This is the position we go to after the karate bow (rei) In Heiko-dachi, the feet are approximately shoulder width, outside edges of the feet are parallel. This is also a basic ready stance in Karate. Shizen-tai or Yoi Dachi – natural […]
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
