All martial arts have a formal stance in which you come to attention, usually when addressed by an instructor or a senior belt. more »
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All martial arts have a formal stance in which you come to attention, usually when addressed by an instructor or a senior belt. more »
A knife-hand strike to the neck is a cliché in the movies, where the bad guy gets 'karate chopped' into unconsciousness. But knowing how to make a knife hand can make for a very strong strike in karate. And yes, it really is possible to knock out an attacker. more »
A straight punch is fast and versatile. Striking at high, middle or low positions, the straight punch is usually performed in combination with a reverse punch to add force to an attack. more »
When an attacker is choking you from the front with both hands, there is no time to spare. You need to escape fast. Here are three ways to do it. more »
If an attacker tries to kick you, you can dodge or attempt to block the strike, but why not surprise the attacker by countering the kick with a punch? more »
The ready stance is the position you take at the start of your workout, before beginning a form. The Korean term for ready is chunbee, so this is... more »
The attention stance (cha-ryot sogi) is used to show respect and courtesy for senior students and instructors. The traditional bow starts from the... more »
The ready stance is a basic stance used for defending. In aikido, the ready stance is similar to a front stance. more »
How would you protect your shoulders and head from an attacker's strike? Could you deflect the downward strike of a baseball bat or pool cue? When... more »
The front kick (Ap Chaki) is used for targets directly in front of you and is one of the first kicking techniques learned in Tae Kwon Do.... more »
The T-stance is a variation of the back stance. In sparring, sliding into a T-stance helps you transition into a different position or range more... more »
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