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Side Kicks Yoko Geri kekomi and keage

Yoko Geri Keage Shotokan’s Side Snap Kick A fast snapping kick that can be used to the groin or ribs. For 7th kyu and 6th kyu we practice these kicks from a natural ready stance (heiko dachi). Then from 5th Kyu we are stepping and kicking. From heiko dachi  (natural ready stance). 1. Lift the […]

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Shuto Uke Knife Hand Block Stepping

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 […]

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4 Elbow Strikes Age Enpi, Ushiro Enpi, Mawashi Enpi and Yoko Enpi From Shizentai

Taken from our 7th Kyu Yellow belt karate examination. https://www.shotokankarateonline.com/our-karate-community-memberships/ Age Enpi – Ushiro enpi – Mawashi enpi and Yoko enpi From Shizentai (Heiko dachi) 1. Age Enpi (upper elbow) 2. Ushiro Enpi (back elbow) 3. Mawashi Enpi (round elbow) 4. Yoko Enpi (side elbow) Video Tutorial Of The Four Elbows

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