Four Strikes From Shizentai Yoi dachi

Four strikes on the spot, From Shizentai (Heiko dachi). 1. Choku Zuki (straight punch). 2. Teisho Uchi (palm heel strike). 3. Haito Uchi (ridge hand strike). 4. Shuto Uchi (knife hand strike).

Four Blocks From Shizentai Yoi dachi

Four blocks on the spot, From Shizentai (Heiko dachi). 1. Age Uke (upper block). 2. Soto Ude Uke (outside forearm block). 3. Gedan Barai (downward block). 4. Uchi Ude Uke (inside forearm block)

Shuto Uke On The Spot

Shuto uke from shizentai (natural stance)

Kokutsu Dachi (Back Stance)

Kokutsu Dachi (Back Stance)

Gyaku Zuki (reverse Punch)

Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch)

Heian Shodan 1st Kata Of The Five Heian Kata

Heian Shodan (平安初段) Means ~ Peaceful way first level

How To Submit Your 8th Kyu Test

EIKA 8th Kyu Red Belt

A Brief History Of Shotokan Karate

When looking at the history of shotokan karate, we have early records with the Egyptians from about 3000BC!

Shotokan Karate Foundation is Everything!

The Bedrock of Mastery. Why Your Shotokan Karate Foundation is Everything

Master Anko Itosu and His Ten Precepts of Karate

Master Anko Itosu was a very important person in the development of Shotokan karate, he was probably one of the first people to practice a karate that resembles the type of Shotokan karate that is practiced today.

A Guide to the Heian Kata Series

Shotokan Karate Kata – A Guide to the Heian Kata Series

Shomen And Hanmi

Shomen (square facing) and Hanmi (side facing)

Kime Follow Along Class Part 2

12 minute follow along karate class working on Kime (focus)

Karateka Must Hit With Intent

You need to have the same attitude a wild animal has as it’s about to kill it’s prey.