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Click the symbol for an mp3 file for your iPod. Download it, play it and practice. Soto Uke – Outside Block. Blocks a punch to the body. Make sure the body is twisted at an angle, and the blocking arm is far enough across to cover the chest. Don’t stop the arm short, leaving a … Read more
Click the symbol for an mp3 file for your iPod. Download it, play it and practice. Ushiro Geri – Reverse kick. While the body must spin at the start, the kick must be straight, and not allowed to swing and hook round to the target.
Click the symbol for an mp3 file for your iPod. Download it, play it and practice. Uchi Uke – Inside block. An alternative to Soto Uki. The twist of the forearm at the end of the block must be co-ordinated with the reaction arm coming back, and the body twisting to an angle.
Click the symbol for an mp3 file for your iPod. Download it, play it and practice. Uraken Uchi – Back fist strike. Start the move with your arm completely bent, and the elbow pointing to the target. Then snap the forearm out and strike with the knuckles.
Click the symbol for an mp3 file for your iPod. Download it, play it and practice. Yoko Geri Keage – Side Snap Kick. Making contact with the edge of the foot, the leg should immediately snap back after the kick. Yoko Geri Kekomi – Side Thrust Kick. Making contact with the edge of the foot. … Read more
Click the symbol for an mp3 file for your iPod. Download it, play it and practice. Zenkutsu Datch – Front stance. In this basic stance, your feet should be shoulder width apart, and at least twice as long. The back leg should be straight, and the front knee should be strongly bent outwards, not caving … Read more
Welcome to a quick Glossary of some Shotokan Karate terms.
If you see a symbol like this…
…click on it for an mp3 file for your iPod. It will help you learn the Japanese names and how to pronounce them.
Important: You will be hearing a Welshman saying these Japanese words that he learned from his Liverpudlian instructors…so I do not claim to be pronouncing them correctly. Use them as a guide only.
Brought to you by Clwb Heb Enw Shotokan Karate Club
See the official Karate Union of Great Britain (KUGB) grading syllabus performed for you by 3 highly skilled Black Belts, Cerin Rees, Emma Rees and Kaley Lewis. With well over 40 years of experience between them, they will show you:
Brought to you by Clwb Heb Enw Shotokan Karate Club
See the Advanced Brown Belt Shotokan Katas, Bassai Dai, Kanku Dai, Empi, Jion and Hangetsu performed by KUGB Kata Champion, Sensei Paul James (5th Dan).
Janine Collins vs Holly Sterling Some of the action from the KUGB Grand Slam of August 25th 2007. As always, if you can help me put names to faces…please get in touch! And as always, big thanks to Helen and Jane who always come through for me and tell me who these top athletes are!
Some pictures from the KUGB Grand Slam of Feb 24th 2007. Wales Vs. England Vs. Scotland.
There are quite a few of them, but let them all load, because at the bottom there are a few action sequences that are pretty good!
And if you can name any of the people in the pics, Contact us and let us put some more names to faces!
The World Health Organisation defines health as:
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”.
Two thirds of the adult UK population is now considered obese. According to figures from the National Audit Office, obesity can take up to nine years off your lifespan. You are also far more likely to get many other problems, including:
People are very fond of bicep curls. It’s understandable, as a bulging bicep has been the standard image for strength for generations. And there is nothing wrong with having “big guns”…but curls are given waaaaaaaaaay too much importance!
I was training a person the other day, when they asked me a common question…
“Whats the right way to do a situp?”
The short answer to this is “there isn’t one“…the long answer is:
I’ve done a fair few workouts, and seen even more, but these things are always included in the best…
Forgive me for the rambling nature of this post…it’s early and I’m still half asleep. I did a very quick and un-scientific survey in work over the weekend.
“Why do you actually do exercise?”
Fancy new, shiny machines and equipment will not improve your weight/strength/tone/fitness etc. You do that by moving your body with speed, vigor, intensity and variety. And to do that takes the right attitude, not something you buy from a tv advert. Save your money and do some burpees instead 🙂
Spent all day in work at the gym helping out people where i could, and noticed i was telling the same things to almost everybody. These are just a few of the fundamental mistakes made in the gym. If you can correct these, you will be well on your way to a better workout!
