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Vertical Slingshot
Technically speaking vertical slingshot is an essence of karate technique. It is a movement pattern which combines its internal and external aspects and does so in optimal proportion – in the way which “extracts” maximum energy out of the movement. That translates into unique quality and another level of performance, especially when speed, power and […]
General Concepts Of Karate Stances Part 2
This is part 2 of a really interesting article by Sensei Kroczewski, CLICK HERE for part 1 OPTIMAL INTERACTION BETWEEN LEGS As I started to already signal before in part 1 of this article, in order to efficiently utilize strong currents of energy each stance has to allow optimal interaction between both legs from the […]
Yin and Yang Powerlines In Energy Transfer
I must admit that when I first observed certain energetic characteristics that emerge in the process of generating force within karate technique I focused mainly on final stage of the movement (kime). Even though I was aware of distinct phases within each technique I didn’t realize the extent to which the direction of spiraling force […]
Gyaku Zuki Reverse Punch Video Tutorial
Thrive Leads Shortcode could not be rendered, please check it in Thrive Leads Section! Gyaku-zuki video tutorial at the bottom of this article Gyaku-zuki or reverse 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, […]
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