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 […]
Choku Zuki, Teisho, Haito, and Shuto From Shizentai Choku Zuki – Teisho – Haito and Shuto From Shizentai (Heiko dachi) 1. Choku Zuki (straight punch) 2. Teisho Uchi (palm heel strike) 3. Haito Uchi (ridge hand strike) 4. Shuto Uchi (knife hand strike) Four Strikes From Shizentai Video
Bassai Dai Video tutorial at the bottom of this page. Bassai Dai translates as “To storm a fortress” and is practiced in many styles of karate. There are many variations of the original Passai, which was the original name for Bassai. It is believed that there were two versions of Passai practiced on Okinawa. Karate […]
