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All about the back kick

access_time 2022-04-08T06:27:40.638Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: All about the back kick By Clement Sequeira Published on: The back kick is an intermediate and powerful kick in Karate that aims to hit the chest, face/head of the opponent using the heel of the foot. The different variations are: Back kick with back leg, backwards; Back kick with ...

Foot and leg sweeps

access_time 2022-04-08T05:47:36.715Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Foot and leg sweeps By Clement Sequeira Published on: Foot and leg sweeps are an effective way to knock over an opponent. Sweeps often employ a kick or grappling technique to strike one or both of your opponent’s legs to cause him to lose his balance. The four types of sweeps are b...

Pattern of movements for Kata Heian Shodan

access_time 2022-04-08T05:43:57.676Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Kata Heian Shodan By Clement Sequeira Published on: In this first Kata of the Heian series, which is a basic learner’s Kata, the Karateka uses the following sequence: Back stance movements using knife hand blocks; Forward stance movements using upper blocks...

Techniques for orange belts

access_time 2022-04-08T05:35:40.762Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Techniques for orange belts By Clement Sequeira Published on: There are ten techniques that an orange belt Karateka needs to be proficient in to advance to the next level. These are to be performed starting in a back stance. The first six techniques start with a defensive move foll...

Three different types of slap kicks

access_time 2022-04-08T05:30:57.077Z face Clement Sequeira
Learning Karate: Three different types of slap kicks By Clement Sequeira Published on: The slap kick is a powerful kick for attacking an opponent in Karate practice as well as self-defence. Hit the face/head/back of the opponent using the toes and top of the foot. There are three variations of this...