What is Karate
Karate is the Japanese system of self-defence, often referred to as 'Empty Hand', due to it's grace and beauty when performed. This should not detract from the fact however, that Karate is also a very powerful and effective martial art.
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  Instructors
Shihan Dr Josh Johnson who is a 7th Dan ( Wado Ryu) style has started the careers of many of the existing high 'Dan Grades' (Black Belts) where he has developed an outstanding standard of technical excellence.
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[A] - KIHON, TSUKI & KERI (Basic Techniques)
1. Junzuki Turn in Jodan Uke-Straight Punch, Head Block L & R.
2. Gyakuzuki turn in Gedan Barai-Opposite Punch, Rear Block L & R.
3. Maegeri-Front Kick.
4. Surikomi-Maegeri-One Step Front Kick.
5. Sokuto-Fumikomi-Knee Kick (Edge of Foot).

[B] - RENRAKU WASA (Combination Techniques)
1. Chudan-Maegeri-Tobikomizuki-Front Kick, Snap Punch.
2. Chudan-Surikomi-Maegeri Tobikomizuki-One Step Front Kick and Snap Punch.
3. Chudan-Maegeri-Gyakuzuki-Front Kick Opposite Punch.
4. Chudan-Surikomi-Maegeri-Gyakuzuki-One Step Front Kick and Opposite Punch.

[C] - UKE (Blocks)
1. Chudan-Soto Uke-Gyakuzuki - (Middle) Outer Block, Opposite Punch.
2. Chudan-Uchi Uke-Gyakuzuki (Middle) Inner Block - Opposite Punch

[D]-NUMERATION
(1) Ichi, (2) Ni, (3) San, (4) Shi, (5) Go,
(6) Roku, (7) Shichi, (8) Hachi, (9) Ku, (10) Ju


 

   
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