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Mawashi-zuki (Roundhouse punch)

Mawashi-zuki (Roundhouse punch)
Mawashi-zuki, also known as the roundhouse punch, is a technique used in Shotokan Karate to deliver a powerful strike to the opponent. This technique involves turning the body and delivering a punch with the rear hand. The technique begins with the practitioner standing in a natural stance, with their feet shoulder-width apart and their weight…
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Tate-zuki (Vertical punch)

Tate-zuki (Vertical punch)
Tate-zuki, also known as the vertical punch, is a technique used in Shotokan Karate to deliver a powerful strike to the opponent. This technique involves delivering a straight punch to the opponent's head or body. The technique begins with the practitioner standing in a natural stance, with their feet shoulder-width apart and their weight evenly…
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Soto-uke (Outside Block)

Soto-uke (Outside Block)
As with Uchi-uke, some people suggest that Soto-uke was originally intended to be used far more aggressively than the way we use it. It's certainly works as a hammerfist strike to many body parts, but in this instance, I suspect that it's similarity to existing strikes has caused it to be mistakenly confused with them.…
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Kage-zuki (Hook punch)

Kage-zuki (Hook punch)
Kage-zuki, also known as the hook punch, is a technique used in Shotokan Karate to deliver a powerful strike to the opponent. This technique involves delivering a punch with a bent arm, similar to a hook punch in boxing. The technique begins with the practitioner standing in a natural stance, with their feet shoulder-width apart…
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Yama-zuki (Mountain punch)

Yama-zuki (Mountain punch)
Yama-zuki, also known as the mountain punch, is a technique used in Shotokan Karate to deliver a powerful strike to the opponent. This technique involves delivering a punch with the lead hand while keeping the rear hand in a guard position, similar to a mountain peak. The technique begins with the practitioner standing in a…
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Age-uke (Rising block)

Age-uke (Rising block)
Age-uke is the first dedicated head-level block that you learn. It is so effective that you do not need a vast array of alternate blocks. The lower your centre of gravity, the easier it will be to perform this block, and of course, the more centred and powerful you will be. It is primarily used…
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awase-zuki (U-Punch)

awase-zuki (U-Punch)
Awase-zuki, also known as U-punch, is a punch technique commonly used in the Shotokan Karate style. This technique involves a combination of both the upper and lower body, making it a powerful and effective strike. Advantages Power: The combination of the upper and lower body in this punch technique generates a powerful strike. The use…
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