Ippon Kumite is Karate

KARATES NEGLECTED WEAPONS

Published on 2010-09-29 19:37:00

Elbows, Knees, Shutos and Head Butts.One of the first things I got excited about while training in Kenpo was the drilling in the use of these weapons.All of these strikes are in Karate, but outside of their use in Kata, you don't see them practiced much.This is a shame as these are powerful self defense techniques and are essential in close quarter combat.I recommend that all artist make an effort to drill in these techniques. Use them while training in Ippon Kumite. Drill in their use while pra

KARATE STRIKES

Published on 2010-07-11 13:02:00

Your karate strikes can be made more effective in many ways:1. Use your body - As an example you could punch by moving just your arm and possibly hit reasonably hard but it makes far more sense to practice better techniques. Practice a stance that will give you a firm base to punch from, the punch starts right down from the foot where a twisting motion is initiated, push your knee, push your hips, rotate at the waist and rotate your shoulders all whilst extending your arm to punch. It is a way t

"Is Karate Effective On The Street"

Published on 2010-05-09 16:05:00

This is a question you see posted on many different forums. This was my response to one such posting, feel free to comment if you agree or disagree. The question isn't valid. If I chop you across the front of the throat, yes it works, if you hit me in the head with a bat, no it doesn't. Question should be "Can karate be an effective form of Self Defense?" Even asked in this manner is not completely correct. Lets try: "Are punches in the face, kicks in the groin, stomps on the knees, strikes to t