Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Empi By Clement Sequeira Published on: This Kata has 37 movements, arranged in the shape of a ‘T’, and includes: Down block; Both fists hip posture; Water flowing posture; Rising punch; Fist above shoulder/Downward punch; Palm diagonally in front and a...
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Kanku Sho By Clement Sequeira Published on: The Karateka uses the following: Double-hand block; Lunge-punch and forearm twist; Added hand grasping block; Front kick/both hands pulling; Vertical back fist strike; Inside block; Reverse punch; Punch; Insi...
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Bassai Sho By Clement Sequeira Published on: The Bassai Sho is a shorter version of the Bassai Dai and features the double inverted upper-level punch, middle-level grasping block, and lower-level grasping block. It teaches agility, balance, hip movemen...
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Nunchaku By Clement Sequeira Published on: The key movements in this Kata are the backward catch, front catch and swings. You need to learn to control the nunchaku – a weapon made of two steel rods connected with a chain, without hurting yourself. The ...
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Jion By Clement Sequeira Published on: This Kata involves basic movements in the forward and horse stance. The Karateka uses: Horse stance; Forward stance; Snap kick; Hammer fist; Palm heel strike; Punch and double punch; Open hand upper block and fist...