Master the basics. Kihon means "fundamentals" — these are the building blocks of all karate. Perfect your basics and everything else will improve automatically.
A strong, stable stance is the foundation of karate. Proper stance provides balance, power, and mobility. Practice these fundamental positions until they become second nature and instinctive.
Blocking is about defense and redirecting an attacker's force. Master both basic and advanced blocking techniques to protect yourself and set up effective counters and combinations.
Age-uke (rising block), Soto-uke (outside block), Gedan-barai (downward block), Uchi-uke (inside block). The foundation of all blocking techniques.
Shuto-uke (knife hand block), Tate shuto-uke (vertical knife hand), Kake-uke (hook block), Haishu-uke (back hand block). Develop control and precision.
Morote-uke (reinforced block), Kosa-uke (crossed block), Manji-uke (swastika block), Awase-uke (combined block). Increase power and coverage.
Haiwan-uke (arm block), Nagashi-uke (flowing block), Osae-uke (pressing block), Sukui-uke (scooping block). Master subtle defensive techniques.
The punch is the most fundamental striking technique. From basic straight punches to advanced specialty techniques, master proper form, explosive speed, and transferable power.
Choku-zuki (straight punch), Oi-zuki (lunge punch), Gyaku-zuki (reverse punch), Kisami-zuki (front punch). These are your most important striking tools.
Ura-zuki (inner punch), Age-zuki (rising punch), Kagi-zuki (hook punch), Mawashi-zuki (roundhouse punch). Develop versatility and timing.
Morote-zuki (reinforced punch), Yama-zuki (mountain punch), Yumi-zuki (bow punch), Heiko-zuki (parallel punch). Create combinations and momentum.
Ippon-nukite (spear hand), Ippon-ken (one-knuckle punch), Hiraken (two-knuckle punch), Nakadaka-ippon-ken. Precision striking techniques.
Kicks provide reach, power, and dynamic movement. From basic front kicks to advanced spinning kicks, develop balance, flexibility, and explosive leg power.
Mae-geri (front kick), Yoko-geri-keage (side kick snap), Yoko-geri-kekomi (side kick thrust), Mawashi-geri (roundhouse kick). Master the essential kicking techniques.
Ushiro-geri (back kick), Ura-mawashi-geri (reverse roundhouse), Mikazuki-geri (crescent kick), Tobi-geri (jumping kick). Develop advanced kicking skills.
Ushiro-ura-mawashi-geri (spinning back), Ura-mikazuki-geri (reverse crescent), Kagi-geri (hook kick), Otoshi-kakato-geri (downward heel).
Striking techniques use different parts of the body — elbows, knees, and open hands — to create varied, powerful, and effective attacks for real combat applications.
Kentsui-uchi (hammerfist), Uraken-uchi (backfist), Shuto-uchi (knife hand strike), Teisho (palm strike). Develop striking variety and power.
Keito (chicken head wrist), Seiryuto (ox jaw), Kakuto (crane wrist), Kumade (bear hand), Washide (eagle hand). Specialized striking methods from traditional karate.
Empi-uchi (elbow strike), Hiza-tsuchi (knee strike), Fumikomi (stamping kick), Ashi-barai (leg sweep). Close-range and aggressive techniques.
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