Elements of Karate training 23 August 2012 No Comments Basic training – kihon Patterns – kata Selected Kata – sentei kata Designated Kata – shitei kata Favourite Kata – tokui kata Breakdown/analysis – Read More »
Target Areas and Directions 23 August 2012 No Comments Upper/face – jôdan Middle/stomach – chûdan Lower/groin – Gedan Below the knee – hiza shita Left – hidari Right – migi Forward – Read More »
What is Karate? 13 August 2012 2 Comments The usual question Karate Instructors get asked, often followed by “Is it the one with the kicks and punches?” Most instructors respond to this Read More »