Learning Karate: Types of crescent kicks By Clement Sequeira Published on: The crescent kick aims at hitting the face/head of the opponent using the in-sole or outer sole of the foot. The variations are: Back leg inner crescent kick; Back leg outer crescent kick; Front leg inner crescent kick; Fron...
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Heian Nidan By Clement Sequeira Published on: Back stance movements using knife hand blocks/45-degree movements; Back stance movements using elbow strikes/blocks; Half stances – forward; Forward stance movements using down, upper, inner forearm blocks;...
Learning Karate: Techniques for green belts By Clement Sequeira Published on: These techniques are a combination of stances, blocks, punches, kicks, strikes, and sweeps. For a green belt Karateka, there are 10 combinations to be mastered in a back stance. The techniques aim at building basic defens...
Learning Karate: All about the back kick By Clement Sequeira Published on: The back kick is an intermediate and powerful kick in Karate that aims to hit the chest, face/head of the opponent using the heel of the foot. The different variations are: Back kick with back leg, backwards; Back kick with ...
Learning Karate: Foot and leg sweeps By Clement Sequeira Published on: Foot and leg sweeps are an effective way to knock over an opponent. Sweeps often employ a kick or grappling technique to strike one or both of your opponent’s legs to cause him to lose his balance. The four types of sweeps are b...