Kime (to decide)The theme of our live zoom karate classes this month is kime.Kime ...
In this live karate class,we focused on Kime (to decide).On the completion of every ...
This is part 3 of kata Niseishi. In this live karate class Sensei Huckle ...
In this live karate class, Sensei Amos focused on two types of turning after ...
A friend once said to me, 'those karate blocks would never work in the ...
Sensei Huckle worked on a punching and stepping exercise in this live karate class, ...
This is part 2 of kata Niseishi. In this live karate class Sensei Huckle ...
In this short tutorial Sensei Huckle explains the first move of Shotokan karate brown ...
In this live karate zoom class, Sensei amos worked on moves 12 and 20 ...
Here is a follow along class working on six strikes using the hikite arm ...
In this live karate zoom class, Sensei amos worked on the brown belt kata ...
Some people have it, but most need to work at it, what is it?Hitting ...
Here is a follow along class working on six strikes using yori ashi and ...
In this live karate class, Sensei Amos worked on a Shuto Uke turning exercise ...
The highest level of karate is where your blocks and strikes just happen, no ...
When you have to think about what move in a kata comes next, you ...
So many karateka do not hit anything and many of these karateka also control ...
Here is a follow along class working on six strikes stepping and turning.1. Step ...
There is nothing better on a sunny day, than practicing karate outside!It was such ...
In this short tutorial Sensei Amos explains the first move of Shotokan kata Jion. ...
Here is a follow along class working on six strikes from shizentai.1. Ura Zuki ...
In this karate class, Sensei Amos worked on the Shotokan karate kata Bassai Dai, ...
In this karate class, Sensei Huckle worked on the karate kata Niseishi, which is ...
In this karate class, Sensei Huckle worked on a shotokan karate exercise working on ...
Moves 5 to 10 of Heian Yondan can be very difficult. Height is not ...
The first two moves of Heian Yondan are all about attitude!There are many applications ...
There are several ways that shotokan Dojo practice this next move.As you start to ...
There are a few different ways to practice the third move in Heian Yondan. ...
In this live karate class, Sensei Huckle and Sensei Amos worked on the Shotokan ...
Can you learn the ancient art of karate online? All over the world, something ...
This clip is taken from one of our live classes. Sensei Amos worked on ...
Shotokan Karate exercise for simultaneous block and counter. This style of block and counter ...
In this live training session, Sensei Huckle and Sensei Amos cover in detail, up ...
In this video Sensei Amos covers the first 6 moves of Shotokan kata Heian ...
Taken from one of our zoom classes. A stepping combination utilizing punches, elbows and ...
In this karate class, Sensei Huckle worked on the three different distances within the ...
In this karate class, Sensei Huckle worked on a basic snapping punch and snapping ...
In this karate class, Sensei Amos worked on mae geri (front kick), focusing on ...
In this karate class, we worked on using the hips to deliver a straight ...
Mushin no shin (無心の心) is a Zen expression meaning the mind without mind. Mushin ...
This is one of our brown belt combinations. Within our Dojo, this shotokan combination ...
This is one of our brown belt combinations. Within our Dojo, this shotokan combination ...
Join us today for a free Zoom Kata class.Kata NiseishiUk Time 1pmA special class ...
Shomen and hanmi are an important part of shotokan karate, this is an area ...
This combination contains all of the five brown belt basic combinations, after each combination, ...
This combination contains all of the five brown belt basic combinations, after each combination, ...
Within our Dojo, this shotokan kicking combination is first practiced at brown belt and ...
This is a basic shotokan karate exercise, comprising of five basic combinations. This exercise ...
Jiyu-ippon kumite (semi free sparring)At many Shotokan Dojo, Jiyu ippon kumite is normally the ...
Stepping forward mawashi geri from kamae.1. Left leg in front fighting stance2. Lift the ...
This basic combination is a requirement when testing from 4th kyu purple and white ...
This basic combination is a requirement when testing from 4th kyu purple and white ...
This is one of our brown belt combinations.1. Driving off the back leg make ...
Stepping forward mawashi geri from kamae.1. Left leg in front fighting stance2. Lift the ...
Ok, so how can you possibly compare karate to poker?The top poker players all ...
Ushiro geri is an extremely powerful kick, if done well! If done poorly, it ...
This is a Purple and White Belt Combination For The 3rd Kyu Brown Belt ...
Kicking mawashi geri from heiko dachi (natural stance).1. Lift the right knee as high ...
Heian Sandan Kata Video Tutorial below this article Taken from our 6th Kyu green ...
Stepping Yoko Geri Keage Shotokan Karate's Side Snap KickHeight is not important, a fast ...
I used to fight and feel good, i would feel great during and after ...
Attitude is everything! Master Funakoshi always said, 'Spirit first, Technique second' I love the ...
My Sensei would always be shouting 'KIME!', but what does it mean?A Karate master ...
Punchbag training is excellent to work on developing power in your karate strikes and ...
Oss ! This combination is for 7th kyu Karateka working towards 6th Kyu Green ...
Heian Nidan Kata Video Tutorial below this article Taken from our 8th Kyu Red ...
Early records of martial arts go as far back as the Egyptians in about ...
It’s all down to youReaching the coveted Black Belt can be accomplished quite quickly, ...
Stepping Gedan Barai, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan BaraiThis combination is one of five three technique ...
This is the fourth of five combinations for the 6th Kyu green belt examination.For ...
Stepping Age Uke, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan BaraiThis combination is one of five three technique ...
Stepping Kizami Zuki, Gyaku Zuki, Gedan BaraiThis combination is one of five combinations that ...
Kiai 気合 is a Japanese term used in karate for a short spirited shout, ...
Three Strikes Uraken – Tetsui – Shuto Insert WordPress Content ...
Yes is the simple answer. With all the advancements in technology and the ability ...
In the 8th Kyu red belt article we described the arm positions for shuto ...
Most karateka use momentum and body weight to step forward, these two exercises will ...
The hardest part of Sanbon-zuki is definitely the three hip movements. Getting the hips ...
Taken from our 7th Kyu Yellow belt karate examination. https://www.shotokankarateonline.com/Age Enpi - Ushiro enpi ...
Ask a boxer, thai boxer or mixed martial artist if they hit with intent!They ...
Age Uke (upper block) is one of the first blocks practiced in shotokan karate. ...
1. Start from your little finger and bend the fingers in half, one finger ...
The Karate StretchThis is one of the most neglected parts of karate practice and ...
Shotokan Sensei teach many variations of this punch. As your karate should be ever ...
The Shotokan Karate Gedan-barai, or downward block is one of the most commonly used ...
Soto ude uke, or outside forearm block is one of the basic karate moves, ...
Uchi ude uke, or inside forearm block is one of the basic karate moves, ...
Heian Shodan Kata Video Tutorial below this article Taken from our 8th Kyu Red ...
Gyaku Zuki (Reverse Punch) Gyaku-zuki or revers punch is one of the first moves ...
Kokutsu Dachi (Back Stance)The hardest basic shotokan karate stance is definitely kokutsu dachi (back ...
Shuto Uke Knife Hand Block From ShizentaiIn shotokan karate, Shuto uke or knife hand ...
Age uke, soto ude uke, gedan barai and uchi ude uke From Shizentai Four basic ...
Choku Zuki, Teisho, Haito, and Shuto From ShizentaiChoku Zuki - Teisho - Haito and ...
Taikyoku Shodan or Kihon Kata Video Tutorial Probably the Most Important Shotokan Karate Kata ...
Zenkutsu Dachi (Front Stance) SteppingZenkutsu dachi is one of the first karate stances you ...
Soto Ude Uke (Outside Forearm Block) SteppingSoto ude uke, or outside forearm block is ...
Gedan Barai (Downward Block) SteppingGedanbarai, or downward block is one of the most commonly ...
Uchi Ude Uke (Outside Forearm Block) Part 1Uchi ude uke, or inside forearm block ...
One of the first blocks practiced in karate classes, is age uke or upper ...
Oizuki (basic stepping punch)Oizuki looks so simple. But for Shotokan karateka who follow the ...
Choku-zuki Straight Punch Like A Whip Not A Thud!Shotokan Sensei teach many variations of ...
Forming The Karate Fist Seiken (forefist)1. Start from your little finger and bend the ...
Shizentai Yoi. Natural or Ready StanceYoi ( Natural Position Or Ready Position)This is the ...
The Karate Warm Up And StretchThis is one of the most neglected parts of ...
Rei (Bow) Understanding The Karate BowIt is upsetting when I see someone bow disrespectfully.Master ...
Soto Ude Uke Outside Forearm Block From Shizentai Basic Explanation Soto ude uke, or ...
Gedan Barai Downward Block From Shizentai Basic Explanation The Shotokan Karate Gedan-barai, or downward ...
Uchi Ude Uke Inside Forearm Block From Shizentai Basic Explanation Uchi ude uke, or ...
Age Uke Upper Block From Shizentai Basic Explanation Age Uke (upper block) is one ...
Forming The Karate Fist Seiken (forefist) 1. Start from your little finger and bend ...
Shizentai Yoi. Natural or Ready StanceYoi ( Natural Position Or Ready Position)This is the ...
The Karate Warm Up And StretchThis is one of the most neglected parts of ...
Rei (Bow) Understanding The Karate BowIt is upsetting when I see someone bow disrespectfully.Master ...
I believe Seishin (spirit) to be one of the most important aspects of karate ...
1. Start from your little finger and bend the fingers in half, one finger ...
Karate is about discipline and respect. Shotokan Karate etiquette in the Dojo, is where ...
While learning karate in the early days, you may here the sensei say online ...
People learning karate today have a massive amount of content available online, some good, ...
One of our Karate club's, Brown Belt's, was kicked in the head recently with ...
Ask a boxer, thai boxer or mixed martial artist if they hit with intent!They ...
I believe Seishin (spirit) to be one of the most important aspects of karate ...
When looking at the area of karate for beginners, front kick (mae geri), is ...
Uchi ude uke, or inside forearm block is one of the basic karate moves, ...
Shotokan Sensei teach many variations of this punch. As your karate should be ever ...
Soto ude uke, or outside forearm block is one of the basic karate moves, ...
The Shotokan Karate Gedan-barai, or downward block is one of the most commonly used ...
Age Uke (upper block) is one of the first blocks practiced in shotokan karate. ...
The Japanese phrase Ikken Hissatsu is made up of three kanji, (ichi) meaning “one” ...
Master Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan karate, laid out the Twenty Precepts of ...
Are you a 'Super Sensei', or do you train with one?If you are one, ...
An important part of karate practice and especially self defence, is awareness! Wherever you ...
Master Anko Itosu was a very important person in the development of Shotokan karate, ...
Fudo Dachi (Immovable Stance)One of the more advanced shotokan karate stances is fudo dachi ...
Kiba Dachi (Horse Riding Stance)Shotokan karate stance kiba dachi is first used when practicing ...
Neko Ashi Dachi (Cat Stance)This stance is used in several black belt Shotokan kata.The ...
Heiko Dachi (Natural Stance)Karateka start using heiko dachi from their first class. This stance ...
Hangetsu Dachi (Half Moon Stance)At SKO we start using hangetsu dachi at brown belt. ...
Zenkutsu Dachi (Front Stance)The first shotokan karate stance used when practicing basics (kihon) while ...
When looking at the area of karate for beginners, front kick (mae geri), is ...
Video Series of Shotokan Stances.Heisoku-dachi (Feet Together Stance)Musubi-dachi (Heels together, feet turned out at ...
Kokutsu Dachi (Back Stance)The hardest basic shotokan karate stance is definitely kokutsu dachi (back ...