Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Bassai Sho By Clement Sequeira Published on: The Bassai Sho is a shorter version of the Bassai Dai and features the double inverted upper-level punch, middle-level grasping block, and lower-level grasping block. It teaches agility, balance, hip movemen...
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Nunchaku By Clement Sequeira Published on: The key movements in this Kata are the backward catch, front catch and swings. You need to learn to control the nunchaku – a weapon made of two steel rods connected with a chain, without hurting yourself. The ...
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Jion By Clement Sequeira Published on: This Kata involves basic movements in the forward and horse stance. The Karateka uses: Horse stance; Forward stance; Snap kick; Hammer fist; Palm heel strike; Punch and double punch; Open hand upper block and fist...
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Tekki Sandan By Clement Sequeira Published on: Kata Tekki Sandan also features movements in the horse stance: Sweeps; Back fist attacks; Side, outer forearm, inner forearm and down blocks; Elbow strikes and breaks; Grabs, pulls and hand releases. There...
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Kanku Dai By Clement Sequeira Published on: One of the longest Katas, Kanku Dai uses the following movements: Forward stance; Back stance; Cat / short back stance; Horse stance; Cross hand blocks; Open hand chops; Side kick; Jumping front kick; Wrist g...