High Block

https://youtu.be/M83YcvBz_1g This block pushes an attack upward or protects the head from n attack that drops downward toward the head. This block is also sometimes called an Upper Block. This…

Inside Blocks (Yoko Uchi)

https://youtu.be/GDthXRuEl8E This series of blocks are grouped together under one name as Yoko Uchi or Yoko Uchi Uke. An Inside Block sweeps across the body laterally from the "outside" to…

Bowing (Rei)

https://youtu.be/Nf4KNEIBBks Bowing is how you show respect in the art and sport of karate. We have two standard ways to bow: standing and seated. It is important to know both…

How To Punch

https://youtu.be/WDA8glXsb_A This technique is called seiken tsuki. Seiken is the name of the basic fist. Tsuki translates to "thrust" since you thrust the technique forward. Punching is the basic attack…

How To Make A Fist

https://youtu.be/NsnOuAxFOLw Want a strong PUNCH? You better make a good FIST first! Many people don't know how to make a really good fist. There are actually different levels to learning…