This is a combinations for the 5th Kyu purple belt examination.Again at 5th Kyu we are working on shomen and hanmi, so we are trying to get this movement to high standard before moving onto… Read More

This is the first of five combinations for the 6th Kyu green belt examination.For 6th Kyu we are working on shomen and hanmi, so we are trying to get this movement to high standard before mo… Read More

This basic combination is a requirement when testing from 4th kyu purple and white belt to 3rd kyu brown belt.We have two combinations, the other being, mae geri, mawashi geri, gyaku zuki, g… Read More

This is for 4th kyu Karateka working towards 3rd Kyu Brown belt Uchi Ude Uke (outside forearm block) Kizami Zuki (lead arm punch) Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch) From a left Gedan Barai (downwa… Read More

The hardest part of Sanbon-zuki is definitely the three hip movements. Getting the hips to work correctly on this combination is extremely important, but will take time to master.We first in… Read More

This is a basic shotokan karate exercise, comprising of five basic combinations. This exercise is excellent for karateka to start to use different types of footwork as opposed to straight fo… Read More

​​Age Uke, Gyaku zuki, Gedan barai SteppingThis is another combination that focuses on shomen and hanmi, so we are trying to get this technique to high standard before moving ont… Read More

This kumite exercise consists of three gyaku zuki (reverse punch) attacks, with 3 simultaneous block/reverse punch counters. This is a great shotokan exercise for timing. Start slowly, then… Read More

Shotokan Karate TechniquesUsually divided into three parts: Kihon (basics), kata (forms or patterns of moves), and kumite (sparring). Featuring techniques in kihon and kata of positions, whi… Read More