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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...