Four Elbow Strikes From Shizentai Yoi dachi

Four elbow strikes on the spot. Age Enpi – Ushiro enpi – Mawashi enpi and Yoko enpi From Shizentai (Heiko dachi)

Sanbon Zuki Three Punches One Step

We first introduce sanbon zuki at 7th Kyu (yellow belt), Sensei are not looking for perfect hip movement at 7th Kyu. Ultimately, you should aim for excellent hip movement before Black Belt is attempted.

Shuto Uke Stepping

Shuto uke stepping forwards and backwards

Stepping Exercise Using The Legs To Drive

This stepping exercise helps develop the important leg driving part of Shotokan.

Mawashi Geri (round kick)

Mawashi Geri (round house kick) from heiko dachi (natural stance)

Heian Nidan 2nd Kata Of The Five Heian Kata

Heian Nidan (平安二段) Means ~ Peaceful way second level

How To Submit Your 7th Kyu Test

EIKA 7th Kyu Yellow Belt

Heian Nidan Moves 1,2 and 3 In Detail

In this video and article we are going to cover the first 3 Moves Of Heian Nidan kata in detail.

Shomen Hanmi

Shomen (square facing) and Hanmi (side facing)

Those Karate Blocks Don't Work!

A friend once said to me, ‘those karate blocks would never work in the street!‘ I said ‘I know!‘

Mae Geri Training Exercise

Here is a mae geri training exercise on the punchbag, that is an excellent way to develop power in your front kick and karate strikes, plus it’s great fun 🙂

Single Karate Strikes On The Focus Pads

Here's a good focus pads exercise, using single karate strikes and some basic footwork.

Oi Zuki Gyaku Zuki Stepping

In this video, we’re going to be working on Oi zuki gyaku zuki (stepping punch reverse punch).