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All about the back fist and hammer fist

access_time 2022-04-06T05:47:32.436Z face Clement Sequeira
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...

Combination of punches and blocks using stances

access_time 2022-04-06T05:16:59.286Z face Clement Sequeira
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 ...

Application of punches using stances

access_time 2022-04-06T05:13:33.261Z face Clement Sequeira
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...

Application of blocks using stances

access_time 2022-04-06T05:11:29.629Z face Clement Sequeira
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...

Horse, forward and back stance

access_time 2022-04-06T05:08:26.434Z face Clement Sequeira
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...