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Foundation movements for Kata

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Learning Karate: Foundation movements for Kata By Clement Sequeira Published on: For any Kata to be practiced, the foundation of the Kata movements are forward and backward movements using techniques and turns. A few of the important ones – turns using forward stance (down block); back turn, half t...

Four variations of the side kick in Karate

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Learning Karate: Four variations of the side kick in Karate By Clement Sequeira Published on: The side kick aims to hit the upper/chest or the middle region of the opponent using the side of the foot. Four different types are the side kick with back leg, side kick with leading leg, scissor-move sid...

Different executions of the front kick

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Learning Karate: Different executions of the front kick By Clement Sequeira Published on: The front kick aims to hit the opponent's middle/groin region using the ball of the foot. Four different ways to deliver this are the front kick with back leg, front kick with leading leg, scissor-move front k...

All about the back fist and hammer fist

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Learning Karate: All about the back fist and hammer fist By Clement Sequeira Published on: A back fist is used to hit the opponent with the back of your fist and knuckles. This can be used as a finisher to disorient an attacker or strike the bridge of the opponent's nose to attack or make an escape...

Combination of punches and blocks using stances

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Learning Karate: Combination of punches and blocks using stances By Clement Sequeira Published on: While in the Horse Stance, the blocks and punches are done in a static stance and can be used in any combination. The combination of blocks and punches used in a Forward Stance is generally practiced ...