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Gyaku-Zuki Band Drill: Explosive Power for Shotokan Karate

Level Up Your Reverse Punch In Shotokan, the Gyaku-Zuki (reverse punch) is our bread and butter. But let’s be honest: […]

The Dojo Kun is more than just a set of rules; it is a five-point philosophical compass for every Karate

In today’s lesson, Sensei Jimmy explains one of the hardest skills for karate students to master — learning how to

If you want to add more power, balance, and precision to your karate kicks, resistance band training is a simple

One of the first kicking techniques you’ll learn in Shotokan Karate is Mae Geri, or the Front Snap Kick. Though

One of the most essential offensive techniques in Shotokan Karate is Choku Zuki, or the Straight Punch. While it may

One of the most recognizable foundational techniques in Shotokan Karate is Gedan Barai, or the Downward Block. It’s a powerful

One of the most fundamental defensive moves in Shotokan Karate is Soto Uke, or the Outside Block. This powerful technique

One of the most fundamental defensive moves in Shotokan Karate is Uchi Uke, or the Inside Block. Despite its name,

In Shotokan Karate, Age Uke—commonly referred to as the Upper Rising Block—is one of the first techniques students learn. While