Learning Karate: All about the back fist and hammer fist By Clement Sequeira Published on: A back fist is used to hit the opponent with the back of your fist and knuckles. This can be used as a finisher to disorient an attacker or strike the bridge of the opponent's nose to attack or make an escape...
Learning Karate: Combination of punches and blocks using stances By Clement Sequeira Published on: While in the Horse Stance, the blocks and punches are done in a static stance and can be used in any combination. The combination of blocks and punches used in a Forward Stance is generally practiced ...
Learning Karate: Application of punches using stances By Clement Sequeira Published on: The Karateka assumes the Horse Stance and holds both his palms in a fist, with the fist facing upward. He starts with the punches, generally beginning with the left hand. For the second punch, the left hand is r...
Learning Karate: Application of blocks using stances By Clement Sequeira Published on: The 5 basic blocks are generally practiced in a Horse Stance for improving accuracy and form. The Karateka assumes the stance and holds both his palms in a fist, with the fist facing upward and the elbows protrud...
Learning Karate: Horse, forward and back stance By Clement Sequeira Published on: The Horse Stance mimics the rider on horseback. The Forward Stance is in a forward lunge position, with the back leg straight and the front leg bent at the knee. In the Back Stance, the rear leg is bent strongly at th...