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