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How to Wear a Karate Uniform
In karate, it is very important to understand the proper way to wear the uniform with pride and style depending on the level of belt. Learn the correct way with tips from an expert martial artist...
How to Apply Pressure Points in Karate
Applying pressure points in karate is mostly used in self defense scenarios and deals with forcing impact on a sensitive part of body. Fend off an attacker with advice and techniques shown by a...
How to Spin a Bo Staff
Spinning a bo staff for striking or blocking techniques in karate requires good wrist strength, speed and balance. Master the perfect move as demonstrated by a martial arts expert in this free...
How to Measure a Bo Staff
Knowing how to measure and choose a bo staff in karate depends on whether the staff is for training purposes or for competition because there are various styles and sizes. Train or compete with...
Determining the Correct Size for a Bo Staff
Determining the correct size of a bo staff in martial arts is very important for beginners because having control over the staff is the first step in mastering this weapon. Find the right height...
Basic Bo Staff Techniques
Using a bo staff in karate is a great weapon to use for striking, blocking and spinning techniques when facing an oncoming attacker or opponent. Learn the different styles with advice from a...
Types of Weapons Used in Karate
Using weapons in karate dates back to the ancient world and each has its own style and purpose. Learn about the bo, staff, sword and more with tips from a martial arts expert in this free video...
Karate Rules & Regulations
Knowing the rules and regulations of karate, from types of tournaments, types of disqualifications, styles and proper etiquette are extremely important to understand in martial arts. Learn how to...
Becoming a Black Belt
Becoming a black belt in karate is all about the journey of reaching that balance of mind, body and spirit. Understand the importance of this journey with advice from a martial arts expert in this...
Tying a Short Karate Belt
Tying a karate belt properly is an important aspect of this form of martial arts and should always be done properly. Learn to keep the length between the knees and waist with advice from two Tae...
How to do Basic White Belt Kata
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Shotokan Techniques
In Shotokan karate, every technique is done in the best way possible, and high kicks are used. Avoid wasting movement in Shotokan karate with lessons from an advanced black belt in Shotokan karate...
How to Spin a Sai
In order to do a basic flip out spin of a sai weapon, bring the fingers over, straight out and back. Move everything outside-in when doing advanced sai spins with lessons from an advanced black...
How to Use a Sai Weapon
A sai can be used in conjunction with basic karate stances and techniques, such as straight punches. Find out how to strike and block another weapon with a sai with lessons from an advanced black...
Sai Weapon Training
In sai weapon training, the key to getting better is to make sure to get the basic spin out faster. Practice finger coordination with a sai with lessons from an advanced black belt in Shotokan...
How to Hold a Sai
A sai should always be held straight, all of the way down the arm. Learn to hold a sai with the thumb under the first curve and three fingers folded over the top with lessons from an advanced...
Karate Jabs
Karate jabs are done by hitting with a slight bend and not being totally extended to prevent hyper extending the elbow. Practice karate jabs with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free...
Karate Hook Punch Tips
Karate hooks are done by dipping down and swinging with the appearance of almost hitting with the hip. Practice karate hooks with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.
Karate Uppercuts
When throwing karate uppercuts, use upper and lower body strength to dip down and come up. Practice karate uppercuts with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.
Karate Lessons: Leg Strikes
In karate, strike towards the legs at the back of the knee to weaken the opponent's legs, so they are unable to strike back. Strike towards the legs in karate with tips from a martial arts...
Karate Lessons: Roundhouse Kicks
Roundhouse karate kicks to the side should be aimed at an opponent's side center and not the hip to prevent a foot injury. Use roundhouse kicks to the side in karate with tips from a martial arts...
Karate Lessons: Side Kick to the Head
Karate side kicks to the head should be done with a little side swoop at an angle. Practice side kicks to the head in karate with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.
Karate Lessons: Hook Up the Body
Hooking up the body in karate is a good move to get a rest during a fight for about five seconds. Hook up the body in karate using tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.
Karate Lessons: Knee Strikes
Hitting with the knees in karate is done by placing the knee back and going in to strike straight across. Use karate to hit with knees using tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video...
Karate Lessons: Elbow Strikes
Hitting with the elbows in karate is just like using a side hook with the elbows doing the work. Use karate to hit with elbows using tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.
Karate Stretches
Stretching is important in karate to maintain flexibility. Do several different karate stretches with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.
Karate Stance Tips
A proper karate stance is being slightly bent in front, remaining powerful and protective and keeping the chin in. Learn proper karate stances with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free...
Karate Lessons: Guard With Arms
Guarding with arms in karate is essential for protecting the face and upper body. Guard with the arms in karate with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.
Karate Lessons: Block a Jab
Blocking a jab is karate is done by absorbing the blow with an open fist. Block a jab in karate with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.
Karate Lessons: Block Hooks
When blocking hooks in karate, always keep the guard up and cover important areas like the ears. Block hooks in karate with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video on karate.
Karate Lessons: Block Uppercuts
Block uppercuts in karate by keeping hands up in front of the face and bringing them together for each punch. Block uppercuts in karate with tips from a martial arts specialist in this free video...
Learn Three-Step Sparring Techniques in Kempo Karate
Learn Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly practice three-step sparring in this free video clip on martial arts.
Learn Free Sparring Techniques in Kempo Karate
Learn Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly practice free sparring in this free video clip on martial arts.
Learn Tournament Sparring Techniques in Kempo Karate
Learn Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly practice tournament sparring in this free video clip on martial arts.
How To Choose A Martial Arts School
Learn tips and advice on how to choose the right martial arts school for yourself in this free online video clip.
How To Use Nunchucks
Learn Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly use nunchucks in this free video clip on martial arts.
How To Use Nunchucks in Kempo Karate
Learn more Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly use nunchucks in this free video clip on martial arts.
Learn On One-Step Sparring Techniques in Kempo Karate
Learn Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly practice one-step sparring in this free video clip on martial arts.
How To Use a Tunfa in Kempo Karate
Learn Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly use a tunfa in this free video clip on martial arts.
How To Hold a Kama in Kempo Karate
Learn Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly hold a kama in this free video clip on martial arts.
How To Use a Kama in Kempo Karate
Learn Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly use a kama in this free video clip on martial arts.
The History Of Nunchucks
Learn about some possible scenarios of the origination of the nunchucks in this free video clip on martial arts.
Advanced Kicks For Kempo Karate
Watch and review all the basic kicks of kempo karate in this free video clip on martial arts.
Learning Kata in Kempo Karate
Learn what Kata is in Kempo karate and why it is important in this free video clip on martial arts.
How To Hold a Sai in Kempo Karate
Learn Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly hold a sai in this free video clip on martial arts.
How To Use a Sai in Kempo Karate
Learn Kempo karate tips and techniques on how to correctly use a sai in this free video clip on martial arts.
Performing the Side Kick in Kempo Karate
Learn more tips on how to do a correct side kick in Kempo karate and how it is effective in this free video clip on martial arts.
How To Do A Back Kick In Kempo Karate
Learn tips on how to do a correct back kick in Kempo karate and how it is effective in this free video clip on martial arts.
How To Roundhouse Kick in Kempo Karate
Learn tips on how to do a correct roundhouse kick in Kempo karate and how it is effective in this free video clip on martial arts.
Performing the Roundhouse Kick in Kempo Karate
Learn tips on how to do a correct roundhouse kick in Kempo karate and how it is effective in this free video clip on martial arts.