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Pattern of movements for Kata Heian Shodan

access_time 2022-04-08T05:43:57.676Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Heian Shodan By Clement Sequeira Published on: In this first Kata of the Heian series, which is a basic learner’s Kata, the Karateka uses the following sequence: Back stance movements using knife hand blocks; Forward stance movements using upper blocks...

Techniques for orange belts

access_time 2022-04-08T05:35:40.762Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Techniques for orange belts By Clement Sequeira Published on: There are ten techniques that an orange belt Karateka needs to be proficient in to advance to the next level. These are to be performed starting in a back stance. The first six techniques start with a defensive move foll...

Three different types of slap kicks

access_time 2022-04-08T05:30:57.077Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Three different types of slap kicks By Clement Sequeira Published on: The slap kick is a powerful kick for attacking an opponent in Karate practice as well as self-defence. Hit the face/head/back of the opponent using the toes and top of the foot. There are three variations of this...

Three different types of turning kicks

access_time 2022-04-08T05:27:49.265Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Three different types of turning kicks By Clement Sequeira Published on: The turning kick requires flexibility of the legs and balance of the body to hold the weight of the entire body supported on the non-kicking leg. Hit the chest, face, or head of the opponent using the turning ...

Elbow strikes and techniques

access_time 2022-04-08T05:24:09.079Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Elbow strikes and techniques By Clement Sequeira Published on: The different techniques include: Sideways elbow strike to the jaw; Upwards elbow strike to the chin; Sideways elbow strike to the ribcage; Backwards elbow strike to the chest; Downwards elbow strike; Four direction elb...