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Application of punches using stances

access_time 2022-04-06T05:13:33.261Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Application of punches using stances By Clement Sequeira Published on: The Karateka assumes the Horse Stance and holds both his palms in a fist, with the fist facing upward. He starts with the punches, generally beginning with the left hand. For the second punch, the left hand is r...

Application of blocks using stances

access_time 2022-04-06T05:11:29.629Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Application of blocks using stances By Clement Sequeira Published on: The 5 basic blocks are generally practiced in a Horse Stance for improving accuracy and form. The Karateka assumes the stance and holds both his palms in a fist, with the fist facing upward and the elbows protrud...

Horse, forward and back stance

access_time 2022-04-06T05:08:26.434Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Horse, forward and back stance By Clement Sequeira Published on: The Horse Stance mimics the rider on horseback. The Forward Stance is in a forward lunge position, with the back leg straight and the front leg bent at the knee. In the Back Stance, the rear leg is bent strongly at th...

The different types of blocks in Karate

access_time 2022-04-06T05:01:56.246Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: The different types of blocks in Karate By Clement Sequeira Published on: Blocks are used to defend against arm or leg attacks and sometimes against blunt weapon attacks, using a closed fist or an open hand. Learn about the Down/Downward Block, Upward/Rising Block, Inside/Inner For...

Punches and their application in practice

access_time 2022-04-06T04:59:26.025Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Punches and their application in practice By Clement Sequeira Published on: A blow is delivered with the help of a closed fist. The fingers are folded to the base of the palm and are further folded. The thumb folds over the clenched fingers to form a fist. The punches generally use...