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In this karate lesson, I will be teaching basic techniques that you could learn in the comfort of your own home.
- 12 min
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- ChampionsKarateDojo
This is a beginners training you can try at home. This is for everyone. If you are one of my students, or if you already practice Karate, this is a basic one...
- 54 min
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- Ryan Hayashi
From Okinawa, Japan, the birthplace of Karate, we bring you a karate practice program that you can do at home every day.In this 15 minute program, Shorin-ryu...
- 16 min
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- Okinawa Karate Masters
Record & Plan Your Karate Training. Follow this simple training structure to learn karate safely and build on your home training.
- Learning Basic Karate Moves
- Make A Fist
- The Straight Punch: Choku Zuki
- The Front Lunch Punch: Oi Zuki
- The Front Kick: Mae Geri
- The Side Kick: Yoko Geri
- The Roundhouse Kick: Mawashi Geri
- Upper Rising Block: Age Uke
- Middle Block: Soto Uke/Uchi Uke
- Downward Block: Gedan Barai
Before you can execute a cool karate move like the crane kick from The Karate Kid or perform complicated katas, you need to learn the most simple karate moves. Everything in the art is built off the basic moves. It’s also important to learn the original names of the punches in Japanese. Karate is just as much about training the mind as it is about ...
Before we can get to punching, we’ve got to start with the most basic — making a fist. After all, if you make a fist incorrectly and strike something, you run the risk of breaking one of the relatively delicate 27 bones in your hand or fingers. To make a fist, curl your fingers down until the tips of your fingers meet the palm of your hand. It shou...
The basic straight punch is one of the most used martial arts moves. You’ll see it used in many styles of martial arts. It holds a special spot in Karate, however, since Karate is seen as a very linear, almost choppy style. The straight punch is a favorite among karatekas and is incredibly powerful when done well. To perform a straight punch, begin...
The front lunch punch is even more powerful than the straight punch, adding extra momentum from your body to the punch. The movement with your arms is basically the same — push, pull with your other hand, begin with the palm facing up twisting your fist as you punch, and don’t overextend your elbow. However, you’re going to commit more to this punc...
Karate is all about punching and kicking, right? We’ve got the basics of punching down, now let’s look at the basic kicks. Kicks can be challenging. It is harder to maintain your balance and you leave yourself vulnerable for an instant while your foot is up in the air. However, the tradeoff is an incredibly powerful technique. Legs are stronger tha...
The side kick is an excellent attack and defense all at the same time. You literally line your body up behind a ridiculously powerful attack. When executed correctly and properly timed, there’s no way your opponent can get through your defense. They’re only hope is to evade, which you should not be giving them adequate time to do. To perform the si...
So far we’ve been talking about straight kicking and punching, but what about when you want to come at your opponent from the side? Let’s talk about one of the most iconic fighting moves next — the roundhouse kick. The roundhouse kick is beloved for various reasons. It is quick and sneaky, yet still incredibly powerful. Many a fighter’s ear has bee...
No list of karate basics would be complete without the basic blocking techniques. As a defensive martial art, karate doesn’t attack first. However, it does deflect attacks and has no qualms about launching a devastating counterattack to end the fight. The first block we’ll discuss is the upper rising block. This block can be used to deflect hammer ...
The middle block or inside block is effective for deflecting strikes of all sorts to the body. It can be done two different ways, either from the inside out or the outside in. The outside-in block (soto uke) puts your opponent inside your guard, which is an ideal position for you to mount a counterattack. To perform the block, bring your blocking a...
What if your opponent comes in low? Middle and high blocks are great for attacks coming at your head or torso but won’t help with sneaky hooks to the abdomen or uppercuts. These types of attacks are hard to stop outright, but you can deflect them with a low block. Bring the blocking hand up by your ear on the opposite side. Bring the arm down sharp...
Dec 28, 2023 · Here are some of the biggest reasons beginners start training in karate: Fitness – Karate is an intense cardio and resistance workout that builds muscle while burning calories. Just practicing basic techniques and moves will quickly improve your balance, coordination, speed, and flexibility too.
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May 11, 2024 · Mastering karate requires dedication, discipline, and a systematic approach to training. By following these 15 steps, you can become a martial arts pro: Get in the zone through meditation and warm-up exercises. Master stances, balance, and power. Perfect punches and blocks.
