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Techniques for blue belts

access_time 2022-04-11T06:08:37.886Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Techniques for blue belts By Clement Sequeira Published on: Inner crescent kick, same leg side kick/turning kick, forward stance, down block, punch; Inner crescent kick, turn, back leg front back kick, forward stance, down block, punch; Inner crescent kick, same leg hook kick, forw...

Hook and spinning kick

access_time 2022-04-11T06:01:01.153Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Hook and spinning kick By Clement Sequeira Published on: The hook and spinning kicks aim at hitting the face/head of the opponent using the heel/back of the foot, depending on whether you want to hurt the opponent or not. The different variations are: Traditional hook kick; Sport K...

Types of crescent kicks

access_time 2022-04-11T05:55:39.63Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Types of crescent kicks By Clement Sequeira Published on: The crescent kick aims at hitting the face/head of the opponent using the in-sole or outer sole of the foot. The variations are: Back leg inner crescent kick; Back leg outer crescent kick; Front leg inner crescent kick; Fron...

Pattern of movements for Kata Heian Nidan

access_time 2022-04-11T05:52:41.133Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Heian Nidan By Clement Sequeira Published on: Back stance movements using knife hand blocks/45-degree movements; Back stance movements using elbow strikes/blocks; Half stances – forward; Forward stance movements using down, upper, inner forearm blocks;...

Techniques for green belts

access_time 2022-04-11T05:47:46.765Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Techniques for green belts By Clement Sequeira Published on: These techniques are a combination of stances, blocks, punches, kicks, strikes, and sweeps. For a green belt Karateka, there are 10 combinations to be mastered in a back stance. The techniques aim at building basic defens...