Learning Karate: Three different types of turning kicks By Clement Sequeira Published on: The turning kick requires flexibility of the legs and balance of the body to hold the weight of the entire body supported on the non-kicking leg. Hit the chest, face, or head of the opponent using the turning ...
Learning Karate: Elbow strikes and techniques By Clement Sequeira Published on: The different techniques include: Sideways elbow strike to the jaw; Upwards elbow strike to the chin; Sideways elbow strike to the ribcage; Backwards elbow strike to the chest; Downwards elbow strike; Four direction elb...
Learning Karate: Chops and open hand strikes in Karate By Clement Sequeira Published on: Chops and Open Hand Strikes are used to hit the opponent with your palm's heel/edge. They can be used to attack or disorient and make an escape. Open hand strikes include palm strikes, finger strikes, knuckle s...
Learning Karate: Pattern of movements for Taikyoku Sandan By Clement Sequeira Published on: In this third Kata of the Taikyoku series, the Karateka uses the following sequence: Back stance, sideways movement, inner forearm block; Forward stance to back stance back turns, inner forearm block; Forwar...
Learning Karate: Techniques for yellow belts By Clement Sequeira Published on: The techniques are: Down block, same hand inner forearm block, punch; Upper block, same hand outer forearm block, punch; Inner forearm block, Upper block, punch; Outer forearm block, Down block, punch; Down block, back f...