SHOTOKAN KARATE KATA - THE HEIAN KATA SERIES

The history of the heian kata (original name Pinan), is a subject of much debate. Many karate historians believe the karate moves contained in the heian kata, come from the kata Kusanku, which is the original name of the shotokan kata, Kanku Dai (to view the sky). They say that master Itosu thought Kusanku (kanku dai), was too long and contained too many karate moves for new karateka to learn.
Karate kata / Martial arts kata
Karate Kata


KARATE CLASSES - GEDANBARAI OR DOWNWARD BLACK

When someone first starts to learn karate, gedanbarai or downward block is one of the first blocks practiced in their karate classes. Before we start stepping with this block, we will first practice this block from shizentai or natural stance. In shizentai the feet are placed shoulder width apart, toes facing forward, shoulders relaxed.

LEARN KARAE - A  GREAT KARATE FRONT KICK IN 5 EASY STEPS

When looking at the area of karate for beginners, front kick (mae geri), is the first karate kick a person entering the world of karate will study and there are many variations of the karate front lick. In this article we are going to cover the version that is practiced in shotokan karate.

karate kick practice/ kicks
karate kick practice


JAPANESE KARATE - A WARRIOR'S SPIRIT

You may never need to use any of the strokes and maneuvers learned in Japanese Karate to defend yourself against surprise attack. After all, a mastery of Karate tactics is only insurance in such emergencies and any study and practice of it is certainly worth your while. But there is a dividend-a bonus value that goes beyond its purely defensive role. By practicing Karate you also contribute to good health. Read this informative article to discover just how Karate make you look and feel younger and healthier...

THE TOP 10 REASONS  TO START KARATE

This article is intended for you if you are investigating or just getting started in karate practice. It lists the top 10 reasons for starting or continuing, and give a brief explanation of each one. These 10 reasons are the results of our own surveys and are listed by order of the most popular reasons.
karate modals
karate modals


GOLD KARATE FAQ - 4 ESSENTIAL FACTS  YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT KARATE GOLD BEFORE MARKING YOUR NEXT PURCHASE

PART 2 ----- This informative online gold karats FAQ (frequently ask questions) guide part 2 will give you the knowledge to not get ripped off next time you buy karat gold jewelery at an online jewellery store or at a regular jewelry store. There are many different types of gold available from regular jewelry stores and online jewelery stores in Australia and around the world. Understanding the difference will help you make a better informed decision when purchasing your next piece of fine karat gold jewelry.

KARAT VS CARAT - MAKING THE DISTINCTION

Without being a jewelry industry expert, the jumble of industry specific terms you encounter while shopping for engagement rings, eternity rings or other jewelry can make your search for the perfect piece seem daunting. What do these terms mean? How do you know you are purchasing the quality of jewelry you desire? Perhaps one of the more common questions that arises is the difference between a carat and a karat. Though these terms are pronounced the same and are both used in the jewelry industry, they do in fact have different meanings.

THE TRUTH ABOUT KARATE FOR KIDS (PART 3)

As long as the basic foundations are followed, the child who practices Karate should find independent solutions, just like any other artist. I often compare this to music; and here is my comparison, "I can give you the notes, and teach you songs, but it is up to you to create your own songs."
karate seriets
karate seriets


SUCCESSFUL TECHNIQUES AND POINT LOSING KPI'S FINAL COMPETITIONS OF KARATE  WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2016

All the ten final competitions of individual and team matches in Karate World Championship 2016 have been downloaded in HD quality. By the help of Kinovea video analysis software and Excel Microsoft Office 2013 the data of the matches has been recorded. The data collected provided information on the most predominant scoring technique and also point losing KPIs which can discriminates winners from losers. A total number of 345 scores and 222 point losing KPIs in the final competitions has been analyzed. The most frequently used technique was "Oi-Zuki", which was totally 90 out of 345, and the most point losing KPI occurred when "Point Loser starts an attack" with 25 out of 222. As it is clear, there is a big shift from Gyaku-Zuki to Oi-Zuki and Kizami-Zuki in recent Karate World Championships which shows the increase in action and reaction speed among Karate fighters; for example, Kizami-Zuki travels a short distance to hit the target and it is used as a quick and sharp punch to keep someone from coming close to you. Furthermore, selection of wrong technique which is the third top among point losing KPIs is another clear evidence of speed increase in today's Karate competitions.

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