Learning karate-do, you need to prepare for mastering rather complex actions - strikes, defenses, throws, techniques. To do this, you first need to work out a number of standard body positions, or racks.

Heisoku-dachi

Legs together, body weight is evenly distributed on both feet, body is straightened (Fig. 1).

Musubi-dachi

Heels together, toes apart at a 90 ° angle. The body weight is distributed evenly on both feet, the body is straightened (Fig. 2).

Heiko-dachi

Feet shoulder width apart, feet parallel. The body weight is distributed evenly on both legs, the body is straightened (Fig. 3).

Zenkutsu-dachi

The toe in front of the standing foot looks forward at the opponent, the foot behind the standing leg is turned outward by 30–45 °. The distance between the right and left feet is shoulder width, the distance between the front and back feet is two shoulder widths. The leg standing in front is bent at the knee so that the lower leg is perpendicular to the floor surface, the leg standing behind is straightened. Up to 60% of the weight falls on the leg in front, about 40% - on the back. The body is straightened, turned 30–45 ° (Fig. 4, 5, 6).

Kokutsu-dachi Fig. 7.

The toe of the forward standing leg looks at the opponent, the foot of the backward leg is turned outward by 90 °. The conditional lines passing through the feet form the letter T or G. The distance between the feet is two shoulder widths. Both legs are bent at the knees. Up to 70% of body weight - on the leg standing behind, about 30% - on the front leg. The body is straightened, turned 45 ° (Fig. 7, 8, 9).

Shiko-dachi Fig. ten.

The soles of the legs are located symmetrically on the same line, the distance between them is two shoulder widths, the feet are turned 45 °, each, respectively. The body weight is distributed evenly across both legs. The knees are bent and turned outward as much as possible. The body is straightened (fig. 10, 11, 12).

Kiba-dachi Fig. 13.

Similar to the shiko-dachi stance, the feet are parallel to each other (Fig. 13, 14).

Nekoashi-dachi Fig. 15.

Up to 90% of body weight falls on the back leg, about 10% - on the other. The supporting leg is maximally bent at the knee, and the foot is turned outward within 45 °. The forefoot is raised on the toe so that the lower leg is perpendicular to the floor surface. As a style feature, it should be noted that the knee of the supporting leg is turned forward as much as possible. The body is straightened, the shoulders are deployed (Fig. 15, 16, 17).

Sequential designation of strikes with the left and right hands forward, in the middle level - chu-dan-tsuki (Fig. 57, 58). Technical actions are performed 5 times with each hand. The last blow is followed by a kiai. Rice. 57.

Sequential designation of protection by beating the forearm from the bottom up with the left and right hands - age-uke (Fig. 59, 60). Technical actions are performed 5 times with each hand, the last one - with a kiai. Rice. 59.

Sequential designation of protection by beating the forearm from the inside out with the left and right hands - uchi-uke (Fig. 61, 62, 63). Technical actions are performed 5 times with each hand, the latter is accompanied by a kai. Rice. 61.

Sequential designation of protection by beating the forearm from the outside to the inside with the left and right hands - soto-uke (Fig. 64, 65, 66). Technical actions are performed 5 times with each hand, the latter is accompanied by a kai. Rice. 64.

Sequential designation of protection by beating the forearm from top to bottom with the left and right hands - gedan-barai (Fig. 67, 68, 69). Technical actions are performed 5 times with each hand, the latter is accompanied by a kai. Rice. 67.

After performing technical actions with the hands, pulling the left leg to the right, transition to the heisoku-dachi stance. The arms are bent at the elbows - hikite (Fig. 70). Rice. 70.

The designation of a kick to the lower level is ge-dan-geri (Fig. 71, 72, 73). When performing a technical action, a preliminary overlap of the lower leg is performed (Fig. 74). Technical actions are performed 5-10 times, first with the left, then with the right foot. Completing actions with both legs are accompanied by kyai. Rice. 71.

The designation of a kick with a leg lift is kinteki-geri (Fig. 75, 76, 77, 78). Technical actions are performed 5-10 times, first with the left, then with the right foot. The last action with both legs is accompanied by kai. When performing a technical action, a preliminary knee lift is performed (Fig. 75). Rice. 75.

Before performing the next technical action, it is necessary to move from the heisoku-dachi stance to the migi-zenkutsu-dachi stance, stepping back with the left foot, sequentially performing the defense first gedan-barai, then morote-uchi-uke (Fig. 79, 80, 81, 82) ... The defense of the gedan-barai is performed with a kai, and the morote-uchi-uke - with a sharp exhalation. Rice. 79.

The designation of a kick in the middle level is gya-ku-maya-geri (Fig. 83, 84, 85, 86). When performing a technical action, a preliminary overlap of the lower leg is performed (Fig. 83). Technical actions are performed 5-10 times, first with the left foot, then, after changing the stance and entering hi-dari-zenkutsu-dachi, with the right (Fig. 86). The last blow with the right and left foot is followed by a kyai. Rice. 83.

Before performing the next technical action, it is necessary to return to the heiso-ku-dachi stance and make a hikite with your hands (fig. 87). Then the head turns towards the execution of the kick (Fig. 88). Rice. 87.

The next technical action is combined. First, a leg defense is performed - mi-ka-tsuki-geri, and then a cutting blow with the edge of the foot to the side to the lower level is indicated - fu-mikomi-yoko-geri (Fig. 89, 90). Technical actions are performed first 5-10 times with the left leg, then, without changing the rack, turning the head to the right, with the right (Fig. 91). The final actions of both the right and left legs are accompanied by kyai. Rice. 89.

Remaining in the heisoku-dachi stance, hands in hikita, the head is turned straight with the simultaneous execution of the Morote-ge-dan-barai defense at an average pace, leaving the left leg to the side and moving into the heiko-dachi stance (Fig. 92, 93). After completing the traditional greeting - exit with the simultaneous execution of the morote-gedan-barai defense in the heiko-dachi stand. All transitions are made by moving the left leg (Fig. 94, 95, 96). Rice. 92.

Senchin-sugi-kobo (omote)

From the readiness stand - heiko-dachi, when performing the traditional greeting, go to the heiko-soku-dachi stand. Changing the stance is carried out by putting the left leg to the right (Fig. 53, 54, 55).

From the heisoku-dachi stance, putting the right leg back, go to the hidari-zenkutsu-dachi stance while simultaneously performing the hidari-ge-dan-barai defense (Fig. 97, 98).

Moving forward in the zenkutsu-dachi stance with the simultaneous designation of a blow with the same hand to the middle level - oi-tsuki-chedan (Fig. 99, 100, 101). A technical action is performed 3-5 times forward, then a 180 ° turn with simultaneous execution of the gedan-barai defense, and the same actions are repeated. The completion of each passage is accompanied by a kiai. Rice. 99.

After returning to the starting place, a 180 ° turn into the zenkutsu-dachi stance is performed with the simultaneous execution of the gedan-ba-rai defense and a power change of hands (Fig. 102, 103, 104). At the same time, the position is typical for the execution of the gyaku-tsuki strike. Rice. 102.

Moving forward, in a zenkutsu-dachi stance, through an intermediate shiko-dachi stance with the simultaneous designation of a blow with an opposite hand to the middle level - gyaku-tsuki-chedan (Fig. 105, 106, 107). The technical action is performed 3–5 times forward, then a 180 ° turn with the simultaneous execution of the gedan-ba-rai defense, and the same actions are repeated. The completion of each passage is accompanied by a kiai. Rice. 105.

After completing the movements of the second lane and returning to the starting place, a 180 ° turn is made in place in the zenkutsu-dachi stance, while the age-uke defense is performed. After that, forward movement is carried out in the zenkutsu-dachi stance with the simultaneous execution of the age-uke defense with the same hand (Fig. 108, 109, 110). A technical action is performed 3-5 times forward, after a 180 ° turn the same actions are repeated. The completion of each passage is accompanied by a kiai. Rice. 108.

After completing the movements of the second pass and returning to the starting place, a 180 ° turn is made in the zenkutsu-dachi stance, while the gedan-barai defense is performed. After that, forward movement is carried out in the shiko-dachi stance (the body and the conditional line passing through the feet are located at an angle of 45 °) with the simultaneous execution of the gedan-barai hand protection (Fig. 111, 112, 113, 114). The technical action is performed 3-5 times when moving forward, and then in a similar stance, moving backward. The completion of each passage is accompanied by a kiai. Rice. 111.

After completing the last technical action and returning to the starting place, an exit is made to the heiko-dachi stance with the simultaneous execution of the morote-gedan-barai defense at an average pace. The exit is carried out by pulling up the leg standing behind through the short-term adoption of an intermediate stand of heisoku-dachi (fig. 115). Rice. 115.

After completing the traditional greeting, exit with the simultaneous execution of the morote-ge-dan-barai defense into the heiko-dachi stance. All transitions are performed by moving the left leg (see Fig. 93, 94,95,96).

Consolidation of the learned technique

The learned exercises and techniques must be consolidated. For this, modeling of probable actions during attack and defense is applied. Standard and multiple repetitions are most effective. Execution of strikes and defenses with a restriction of the trajectory of movements allows you to firmly consolidate the skills to act in real space-time conditions, obtained as a result of working out special technical complexes - kata.

As options for probable attacking and defensive actions, the technique learned in the tei-tai-den-ho (omote) and senchin-sugi-kobo (omote) complexes can be used:

Variants of practicing attacking actions with hands (Fig. 116, 117);

Variants of practicing attacking actions with legs (Fig. 118, 119, 120, 121); Rice. 118.

Variants of practicing defensive actions with hands (Fig. 122, 123, 124, 125); Rice. 122.

A variant of practicing a protective action with a leg (Fig. 126). Rice. 126.

Defending and counterattacking with a punch to the head

All actions are performed from a standard position (fig. 127): the attacker is in a left-sided stance, and the defender is in a readiness stance.

The attacker performs a blow with his right hand to the head with a simultaneous step forward with the same leg.

Reception number 1

1. Starting position (fig. 127).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender leaves the line of attack back to the right with simultaneous defense (Fig. 128). Rice. 128.

3. With the capture of the beating hand and a step with the left foot forward-to the left, counterattack with an opposite blow of the right hand to the head of the attacker (Fig. 129). Rice. 130.

Reception number 2

1. Starting position (fig. 130).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender leaves the line of attack back to the right with simultaneous defense (Fig. 131). Rice. 131.

3. With the seizure of the beating hand and a step with the left foot forward-to the left, a counterattack with the edge of the palm of the right hand from above (Fig. 132). Rice. 133.

Reception number 3

1. Starting position (fig. 133).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender leaves the line of attack back to the right with simultaneous defense (Fig. 134). Rice. 134.

3. With the capture of the beating hand and a step with the left foot forward-to the left, counterattack by blows with the right hand to the head and body of the attacker (Fig. 135, 136, 137). Rice. 135.

Reception number 4

1. Starting position (fig. 138).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender leaves the line of attack forward, turning his right side towards the attacker while defending with the right hand (Fig. 139). Rice. 139.

3. Without changing the position of the legs - a blow with the right hand backhand to the head of the attacker and an opposite blow with the left hand to the body with an exit to the right-sided stance (Fig. 140, 141). Rice. 140.

Reception number 5

1. Starting position (fig. 142).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender goes back with his right foot into a left-sided stance with a simultaneous defense with his left hand (Fig. 143). Rice. 143.

3. Counterattack with the right leg to the body (Fig. 144). Rice. 145.

Reception number 6

1. Starting position (fig. 145).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender leaves with his left foot forward, parallel to the movement of the attacker, while defending with his left hand (Fig. 146). Rice. 146.

3. Counterattack with opposite blow of the right hand to the body with simultaneous exit to the left-sided stance (Fig. 147). Rice. 148.

Reception number 7

1. Starting position (fig. 148).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender leaves with his left foot forward, parallel to the movement of the attacker, while protecting the left hand with the elbow (Fig. 149). Rice. 149.

3. A counterattack with an opposite blow with the right elbow on the body with a simultaneous exit to the left-sided stance (Fig. 150). Rice. 151.

Reception number 8

1. Starting position (fig. 151).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender leaves the line of attack back to the left while simultaneously blocking with the palm of his right hand (Fig. 152). Rice. 152.

3. Counterattack with the edge of the foot of the right leg while simultaneously grabbing the attacker's beating hand with his right hand (Fig. 153). Rice. 154.

Reception number 9

1. Starting position (fig. 154).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender leaves the line of attack back to the left while simultaneously blocking with the palm of his right hand (Fig. 155). Rice. 155.

3. Grabbing the attacker's beating hand with his right hand with a simultaneous counterattack with a circular blow of the right leg to the body (fig. 156, 157). Rice. 156.

Reception number 10

1. Starting position (fig. 158).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, step with the left foot forward and to the left with simultaneous protection with the hands "crosswise" (Fig. 159). Rice. 159.

3. Grabbing the attacker's beating hand with both hands with a simultaneous sharp jerk towards oneself, blow with the right knee to the body (Fig. 160). Rice. 161.

Reception number 11

1. Starting position (fig. 161).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes forward with his left foot with the simultaneous defense “square” (Fig. 162). Rice. 162.

3. Counterattack with the right hand to the head and the left hand into the body (Fig. 163, 164). Rice. 163.

Reception number 12

1. Starting position (fig. 165).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender leaves the line of attack with his left foot forward and to the left while defending with his right hand (Fig. 166). Rice. 166.

3. Counterattack to the body with three consecutive punches (left, right and again left) (Fig. 167, 168, 169). Rice. 167.

Reception number 13

1. Starting position (fig. 170).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes out with his right foot forward with the simultaneous twisting of the body and the “square” defense (fig. 171). Rice. 171.

3. Counterattack with the left leg to the body with a simultaneous step with the left leg forward and to the left, a circular blow with the edge of the right hand to the head (Fig. 172, 173). Rice. 172.

Reception number 14

1. Starting position (fig. 174).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes forward with his right foot while defending with his left hand (fig. 175). Rice. 175.

3. Pulling the left leg to the right and turning with the right side to the opponent, blow from the bottom up with the elbow of the right hand to the head (Fig. 176). Rice. 177.

Reception number 15

1. Starting position (fig. 177).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender turns on his left leg with his right side to the opponent with simultaneous defense with both hands due to the use of the torque (fig. 178). Rice. 178.

3. A counterattack to the head by hitting the edge of the palm of both hands with a simultaneous step with the right leg forward and to the right (Fig. 179). Rice. 180.

Reception number 16

1. Starting position (fig. 180).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes forward with his right foot while defending with his left hand (fig. 181). Rice. 181.

3. Without changing the position of the legs, a counterattack with a bottom-up blow with the elbow of the right hand on the body (Fig. 182). Rice. 183.

Reception number 17

1. Starting position (fig. 183).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes forward with his right foot while defending with his left hand (fig. 184). Rice. 184.

3. Without changing the position of the legs, counterattack with a circular blow with the elbow of the right hand on the body (Fig. 185). Rice. 187.

Reception number 18

1. The starting position, attack and defense are similar to technique No. 17 (Fig. 183, 184).

2. Slightly pulling the left leg to the right, counterattack with a circular blow with the elbow of the right hand to the head (Fig. 186).

Reception number 19

1. Starting position (fig. 187).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes out with his left foot forward with a simultaneous defense with two hands “crosswise” (Fig. 188). Rice. 188.

3. Turn on the spot by 180 ° and, grabbing the attacker's beating hand with the right hand, counterattack with a blow with the edge of the palm of the left hand on the neck with a swing (Fig. 189). Rice. 191.

Reception number 20

1. The starting position, attack and defense are similar to technique No. 19 (fig. 187, 188).

2. Turn on the spot by 180 ° and, grabbing the attacker's beating hand with the right hand, counterattack with the edge of the palm of the left hand in the groin (Fig. 190).

Reception number 21

1. Starting position (fig. 191).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes out with his left foot forward and to the left with a simultaneous defense with his right hand (Fig. 192). Rice. 192.

1. Counterattack to the body with two consecutive punches with the left, right hands (Fig. 193, 194). Rice. 193.

Reception number 22

1. Starting position (fig. 195).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes out with his left foot forward and to the left with a simultaneous defense with his right hand (Fig. 196). Rice. 196.

3. Counterattack to the body with a circular blow with the elbow of the left hand (Fig. 197). Rice. 198.

Reception number 23

1. Starting position (fig. 198).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes out with his right foot forward and to the right with a simultaneous defense with his left hand (Fig. 199). Rice. 199.

3. Counterattack to the body with a blow of the right hand from below (fig. 200). Rice. 201.

Reception number 24

1. Initial position (fig. 201).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes out with his left foot forward and to the left with a simultaneous defense with the elbow of his left hand (Fig. 202). Rice. 202.

3. Counterattack to the body with a blow of the right hand (fig. 203). Rice. 204.

Reception number 25

1. Starting position (fig. 204).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the head, the defender comes out with his left foot forward and to the left with the simultaneous protection with the forearm of the left hand (Fig. 205). Rice. 205.

3. Turning on the spot 180 °, swing with the left hand followed by a counter-attack with the left hand in the groin (Fig. 206, 207). Rice. 206.

Defense and counterattack when hitting the body with a hand

All actions are performed from a standard position (fig. 208): the attacker is in the left-sided stance, and the defender is in the readiness stance.

The attacker performs the same type blow with his right hand to the body with a simultaneous step forward with the same leg.

Reception number 26

1. Starting position (fig. 208).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, the defender turns on the spot to the left into a left-sided stance with simultaneous defense with both hands (fig. 209). Rice. 209.

3. A counterattack to the head with a backhand blow with the right hand (Fig. 210, 211). Rice. 210.

Reception number 27

1. Starting position (fig. 212).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, the defender leaves the line of attack with a step with his left foot forward and to the left (Fig. 213). Rice. 213.

3. A counterattack into the body of the inner part of the palm of the left hand (Fig. 214). Rice. 214.

Reception number 28

1. Starting position (fig. 215).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the body, the defender leaves the line of attack with a left foot step forward and to the left, while defending with a circular blow with his left elbow (Fig. 216). Rice. 216.

3. Counterattack to the body with a blow of the right hand (Fig. 217). Rice. 218.

Reception number 29

1. Starting position (fig. 218).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, the defender leaves the line of attack with a left foot step forward and to the left with simultaneous defense with the edge of the palm of both hands from above (Fig. 219, 220). Rice. 219.

3. A counterattack to the head with a swinging blow of the left hand (Fig. 221, 222). Rice. 221.

Reception number 30

1. Starting position (fig. 223).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, the defender leaves the line of attack with a left foot step forward and to the left, while simultaneously fixing the attacker's beating hand in the elbow of the right hand, with the subsequent transition to a painful hold due to the impact of the forearm of the left hand on the shoulder joint (Fig. 224 , 225, 226, 227). Rice. 224.

Reception number 31

1. Starting position (fig. 228).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, the defender leaves the line of attack with a left foot step forward and to the left, while protecting the left hand with the forearm (Fig. 229). Rice. 229.

2. Counterattack to the body with a blow of the right hand (fig. 230). Rice. 231.

Reception number 32

1. Initial position (fig. 231).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, the defender leaves the line of attack with a left foot step forward and to the left, while protecting the left hand with the forearm - the palm is open (Fig. 232). Rice. 232.

3. Counterattack with the right hand in the eyes (Fig. 233). Rice. 234.

Reception number 33

1. Starting position (fig. 234).

2. When attacking with the right hand to the body, the defender leaves the line of attack backwards and to the left with a simultaneous defense by hitting his right hand from above on the wrist of the attacker's beating hand (Fig. 235, 236). Rice. 235.

3. Counterattack with the right hand in the eyes with a simultaneous step with the right leg forward (Fig. 237, 238). Rice. 237.

Reception number 34

1. Starting position (fig. 239).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, the defender leaves the line of attack backwards and to the left with a simultaneous defense by hitting the right hand from above on the wrist of the beating hand (Fig. 240, 241). Rice. 240.

3. Counterattack by blow with the open palm of the right hand to the jaw with a simultaneous step with the right leg forward (Fig. 242, 243). Rice. 242.

Reception number 35

1. Starting position (fig. 244).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, the defender turns in place to the right by 90 °, while simultaneously pulling the opponent's beating hand away from him with the palm of his left hand (Fig. 245). Rice. 245.

3. After completing a clockwise circular motion with the left hand and coming out with a simultaneous turn to the left by 90 ° into a left-sided stance while simultaneously grabbing the beating hand from below, strike with the edge of the right hand from above on the opponent's right collarbone (Fig. 246, 247). Rice. 246.

Reception number 36

1. Starting position (fig. 248).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body with a step with the left foot backward, the defender leaves the line of attack backward to the left (Fig. 249). Rice. 249.

3. Counterattack to the body (fig. 250). Rice. 251.

Reception number 37

1. Initial position (fig. 251).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body with the left foot step backward, the defender leaves the line of attack backward to the left (fig. 252). Rice. 252.

3. A counterattack into the body with a lateral blow with the edge of the foot of the right leg (Fig. 253). Rice. 254.

Reception number 38

1. Starting position (fig. 254).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, leaving the line of attack with a forward-left step with the left foot simultaneously with a counter-attack with an opposite blow of the right hand to the body (Fig. 255). Rice. 256.

Reception number 39

1. Starting position (fig. 256).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, leaving the line of attack with a forward-left step with the left foot with a simultaneous counter-attack with an opposite blow of the right hand to the body (Fig. 257). Rice. 257.

3. Without changing the position of the body, retraction of the attacker's right hand with the forearm of the beating hand back to the right (fig. 258). Rice. 259.

Reception number 40

1. Starting position (fig. 259).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, leaving the line of attack with a forward-left step with the left foot with a simultaneous counter-attack with an opposite blow of the right hand in the groin (Fig. 260). Rice. 261.

Reception number 41

1. Starting position (fig. 261).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, exit with the right leg forward with a simultaneous counterattack into the body with a circular blow with the elbow of the right hand (Fig. 262, 263). Rice. 262.

Reception number 42

1. Starting position (fig. 264).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, leaving the line of attack with a step with the left foot forward and to the left (Fig. 265). Rice. 265.

3. Continuing the movement, step with the right foot forward and to the right, going out behind the back of the opponent, with a simultaneous counterattack in the back with an elbow blow of the right hand backward (Fig. 266, 267, 268). Rice. 266.

Reception number 43

1. Starting position (fig. 269).

2. When attacking with the right hand into the body, exit with the left foot forward and to the right, turning with his back to the opponent (Fig. 270, 271). Rice. 270.

It is quite possible to master the technique of karate by video tutorials. But getting technical skills requires supervised lessons. In the gym, training can take place in groups, so it will be much easier to see your shortcomings. And then, a competent teacher will be able to instruct how to use the techniques and techniques of combat correctly.

Karate lessons for beginners are essential for those who strive to become more confident and acquire physical fitness. However, the classes are designed for a leisurely learning process, since you cannot become a professional in a couple of lessons. Attending classes is required not only to learn karate techniques, but also to sharpen the reaction, eliminate fear of an opponent. This requires constant self-control, spiritual improvement. The lessons are suitable for both boys and girls. Karate techniques are not aimed at inflicting pain on the opponent, but rather, on the contrary, unlike other types of wrestling, karate does not require violence.

The studied techniques of karate can be used both for self-defense and defense of friends and family from attacks. The task of the karateka is to establish control over the actions of the attacker, and not to cause harm. As a result, the task of the karateka is aimed at eliminating the enemy's legal capacity.

Based on the circumstances, karate techniques can be of the following types:

• Estimated enemy attack.
• Active attack of the enemy.
• The enemy is at a distance and is a threat.

Karate techniques for beginners

Before embarking on the study of techniques, all students should become familiar with the technique of Kata - the rules of fighting, how to hold on. Initially, the Kata technique was a folk dance, but over time it became part of the martial arts. In addition, technique does not imply the manifestation of the physical capabilities of the fighter, but the use of moral principles. Karate techniques for beginners come with setting the body for each technique. An important feature of the class is that beginners will never be put together.

Self-defense ability depends on physical fitness. Attacking techniques will be useless if the person is unstable and unable to maintain balance. Techniques in karate differ in the position that the lower body occupies. The effectiveness of the attack can be determined by the chosen stance. At the same time, it is necessary to keep the muscles in good shape so that, if necessary, use them to strike. If the interaction of the muscles is inharmonious, then the wrong stance will not lead to accurate strikes. Therefore, you need to monitor the tone of your muscles in order to ensure accurate and fast strikes.

Video karate lessons for beginners

Free video karate lessons will help you learn about this sport and acquire basic skills.

Of course, you can only master this art through intensive training and a teacher, but video karate lessons for beginners will help you understand the basic techniques.

Initially, karate was a type of self-defense, where each student must take an oath that the techniques studied will be used only for defense. Despite the fact that karate is a martial art, acquired skills should not be used to inflict damage.

There are apprenticeship and mastery degrees in karate. Video tutorials will help novice students and experienced athletes. Many lessons contain additional material that you can learn.

The wushu school is rooted in ancient times and is based on oriental martial arts.

Karate for beginners, video lessons, training, exercises

Our system combines not only blocks or attacking punches and kicks, but also effective movements based on the skillful use of so-called "control movements".

It must be understood that the physical body is a single mechanism, therefore any impacts are not considered as separate movements. Any combination of martial kung fu consists of several punches and kicks. But this bundle must be "started", the flywheel of inertia must be untwisted, after which the arms and legs "fly out" at great speed, and you only need to give tension in the final phase of the impact. Tension is given for a split second, followed by relaxation again, thanks to which we can quickly maneuver without breaking a single bundle with unnecessary stops.

The tension during the blows is achieved by sharp exhalation, after which there is an inhalation again. It is impossible to make a powerful exhalation without taking a powerful breath. Inhalation and exhalation go as non-stop as the movements themselves, fully synchronized with them. At the moment of exhalation, a sharp release of the so-called internal energy occurs, therefore, even without having a powerful blow, it can be intensified by making the emissions with sharp exhalation.

Energy work is as much an integral part of our school as physical work. For this there is a whole complex of breathing exercises that strengthens the energy and the so-called "ball of power".

School of martial art "Own strength"- this is spiritual and physical improvement, the accumulation of personal strength. The combat system of our school teaches fast and effective combat based on the principles of knowledge of the statics and dynamics of the human body. As well as correct breathing and its coordination with movements and blows.

You will learn powerful concentrated strikes, hard blocks, soft plastic movements, control over the situation, a sense of integrity while performing any technique.

Training process:

Exercises for the development of energy, 10 breathing exercises, the "Awakening of the Dragon" complex;

Stretching exercises, hatha yoga;

Working out sins (formal exercises in which all information is encoded);

Practicing punches and kicks in the air, on shells, in pairs in protective cuirass.

At any level of students, your desires and capabilities, you will receive exceptional benefit since become more flexible, stronger, and most importantly, extend your life, thanks to correct breathing, which is the cornerstone of our studies.

Karate lessons for beginners

Karate for children

Karate is a Japanese self-defense system that every child can do. After all, even weak children with poor eyesight or asthmatic bronchitis become strong and dexterous after a year of training.

The technical arsenal of karate for children is based on punches and kicks, throwing techniques, painful effects on joints, strikes on vital points.

Why should a child practice karate?

First of all, karate is an excellent system of psychophysical training, which helps to direct the overflowing children's energy in the right direction. Classes include gymnastics, stretching, memory development and mindfulness. They also teach to obey and be disciplined, to adapt to a multi-age team.

Moreover, karate for children will protect the child from the negative influence of the street, reduce the time spent at the computer. The child will also have the opportunity to communicate more with peers. In addition, the child will become stronger, more disciplined, self-confident, will be loyal to the weak and defeated.

At what age can you start practicing a children's carriage?

In order for the martial art not to become a banal waving of arms and legs, it is better to start karate from the age of five. But even if your child is already 7-8 years old, you can send him to the sports section to study this martial art. It is also worth noting that the child must have at least an initial understanding of discipline, teamwork, patience and endurance.

How many people should there be in a group to practice karate?

As a rule, a karate children's group includes about twenty participants of different ages - those who have just started to practice and those who are no longer beginners.

All of them study in one group so that the younger ones have a role model, and the older ones learn to transfer their knowledge and skills to beginners.

What should be the clothes for kids karate classes?

For the first lesson, you can wear a regular tracksuit or T-shirt, trousers and slippers. Classes in the hall are carried out without shoes or in special gym shoes. Further classes should be carried out in a strictly white kimono.

How should you behave in class?

In order for the entrance to children's karate to be smooth and comfortable, a beginner needs to know the basic rules of behavior in the classroom.

• You need to enter the hall with changeable shoes.
• Entering and exiting the hall must be accompanied by a ritual and personal bow to Sensei and senior students.
• Kimono should be worn over underwear and a T-shirt.
• In the lesson, you need to be without watches, rings, chains and other jewelry that can injure your partner.
• Warm-ups and workouts should be done without talking.
• Do not eat or chew in class.
• The hall cannot be left without asking permission from the teacher. To do this, you need to approach Sensei with a bow, communicate your request, and only then, having received permission, leave the hall.
• In case of being late for children's karate, you need to quickly approach Sensei, bow and sit down, regardless of the color of your belt, last.
• With a ritual bow, we express our gratitude and say goodbye until the next class.

Talented teachers will teach you not only karate, but also discipline, patience, sociability, joy of movement and coordination.

In the course of classes, special attention is paid to the upbringing of children, the development of their spirituality, adherence to basic human values ​​and moral and ethical principles in the spirit of shaping the future young healthy generation. Also, children learn from an early age communication and mutual assistance, patience and discipline.

With the help of books and video lessons, you can learn all kinds of techniques - stands, punches, blocks and kata. But you definitely need a partner. Karate and all kinds of martial arts simply do not exist without sparring. You need to feel the opponent. It is better to train in a group with a good coach. He will correct your mistakes faster, teach you discipline and many good things. I wish you success.

no, you can't, you definitely need a partner

To "learn karate" you need to sign up for a training session and attend it.

And at home you will only learn to get a pumpkin))))

Necessarily a PARTNER ... Who would knock your teeth out, but break your bones! I had acquaintances, karate fighters, real…. All broken, broken ...

at home you can learn the kicks, get stretches, push ups and learn some kata. and then if there is a place for training at home. or even better - go to the section.

I know all the tricks 1-4 heans need a coach it can be found in the double giza of your city the double giz will help you find Google

PPC you are lazy! Are you even afraid to go to trainings? At home they will do karate…. Wahaha ... =)) Go to workout!

There are many ways to learn karate. You can also learn karate at home. More precisely, without a coach and (attention!) Sparring partners. In particular, Chuck Norris, who has already become an Internet button accordion (who, apart from jokes about his immense toughness, is also a 7-time world champion in full-contact karate) started his studies just like that. True, not at home, he then served in the army :))) But the Koreans did not let him go to Tangsudo trainings, so he spied on their movements through the fence and then worked them out on his own. Another thing is that this path hides a lot of pitfalls. But there are also pluses. I won't write about this better than Chuck, so if you're interested, read his interviews and articles.

Can an atomic bomb be assembled at home?

No, in order to study at home, you first need to get the basics in the gym. When you understand the mechanics of the human body and the principles on which technology is built, then you can already do it yourself, but with a partner. Alone, you will not see your mistakes, and wrong knowledge is worse than ignorance, believe me. Any wrong movement with frequent repetition will become a habit and reach the level of automatism, and then it is very difficult to break it.

No, it is not possible to learn at home, you can deepen the already acquired knowledge. You can, of course, review the whole thing, but you won't become a martial arts master. This requires painstaking work in the gym with a coach and more than one year.

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Having abandoned the mysticism surrounding the Japanese art of karate-do, Keiji Tomiyama prefers a logical approach to the theory of the path to perfection, at the same time showing compatibility with the present day concepts of the most revered karate masters.

In this book, Keiji Tomiyama explains the main issues of philosophy and theory of Shito-ryu karate-do, which are applicable in other systems, as well as the basics of traditional martial arts, details of the correct technique.

This book is suitable for students of all styles and abilities at any stage of mastering karate.

FOREWORD

I. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

II. TECHNIQUE.

SELF-DEFENSE

1. SAFETY

2. Speed

1. Normal abdominal breathing

2. Reverse abdominal breathing

3. Breath of Sanchin

4. Breathing during the performance of KATA and KUMITE

FIXATION

1. Upper body

2. Lower body

SANCHIN and NAIKHANCHIN

2. Naihanchin Shodan

FIVE BLOCKING PRINCIPLES

1. RAKKA (flower fall)

2. RYUSUI (running water)

3.KUSSHIN (up and down)

4. TEN-I (change of position)

5. HANGEKI (counter strike)

ADDITIONAL BLOCKING PRINCIPLES

1. Blocking outside

2. Uke-Kuzushi-Kime

KEIJI TOMIYAMA

Karate Basics - Do

Essential elements for the growth of all levels of karate mastery

PROLOGUE

The author of this book, Mr. Keiji Tomiyama, like me, is a graduate of Doshish University, where he achieved good results while practicing karate under my guidance. Since then, he has been involved in the development of karate in Europe for many years, visiting and instructing various countries, but also often returning to Japan for his own progress. I know that he also promotes his martial arts studies by contacting other styles and studying Tai Chi and Goju Ryu.

Using his lengthy instructor experiments in Europe, Mr. Tomiyama has put some of his research into this book. I recommend the “Basics of Karate-do”, because

I believe the book will be a good guide for karate practitioners outside of Japan.

Chojiro Tani

Tani-ha Shito-ryu Kempo Karate-do Soke (founder) President of the World Shukokai Union

Dedication

This book "Fundamentals of Karate-Do", published in Russian, is dedicated to the memory of Shota Shartava, who translated it from English, but unfortunately did not live up to its publication.

Keiji Tomiyama began studying karate in the Goju-Ryu style in 1968, when he entered Doshish University, and before that he was engaged in boxing at school. Later, the university karate club asked for instructions from Master Chojiro Tani, a Doshish graduate, and began classes in the Tani-ha Shito-ryu style. As a member of this club, Sensei Tomiyama finished second in the Kansai University Students' Championship and was also a member of the Western Japan University Student Team.

After completing his studies in 1972, he was sent along with Sensei N. Omi (Chief Instructor of Kofukan of France) to Paris to help Sensei Y. Suzuki (now Chief Instructor of Kofukan International).

From 1973 to 1978 he assisted Sensei Suzuki at the European Central Dojo in Brussels, after which he went to England as Chief Instructor.

Unfortunately, family circumstances forced him to return to Japan in the summer of 1982. For the next two and a half years, he returned to the Doshish University Karate Club, which returned to the practice of Goju-Ryu. There he studied together with masters K. Uehara, B. Yamashita and H. Fujimoto, alumni and direct students of the master Mabuni. For some time he also worked as a coach of the university team.

Keiji Tomiyama was awarded 6th dan in Goju-ryu in 1985, and in 1986 he received 6th dan in Shito-ryu.

Now he is back in England, lives in Nottingham and conducts regular seminars in Europe.

FOREWORD

This book is not intended to be a Shito-ryu-style karate instructional tutorial showing base, kata, and combinations. The complete system will be discussed over time in other volumes. Instead, in this book, I will try to explain the most basic questions of philosophy and theory of this system, which are easily applicable in other systems, so that you, the reader, will know why the technique must be performed in a certain way, and also, very importantly, how the karateka must approach this question.

This book is intended for karatekas with different abilities, whose understanding of the ideas presented here will increase with time and practice. It is my hope that the book will generate a lot of thought and discussion and help students to have richer enjoyment of karate and life in general.

So, as you approach the material in this book, as at the beginning of every training session, I ask you to keep your mind open and receptive.

I. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

When I conduct dan award exams, I always distribute questionnaires to candidates in which they indicate their personal data: where, when and with whom they passed the previous qualifying exams, what success they achieved (places in competitions, etc.), and most importantly, their personal views and goals in karate.

This last part can be very revealing, sometimes frustrating or frustrating, sometimes engaging, often funny! At times you can read: "My goal is to get a black belt." In a sense, this is understandable. Over the course of a training period of two to four years, learning new techniques, combinations, Kata, etc., going through the at times agonizing process of passing examinations for each color belt, it may seem like the black belt is the maximum result. After all, in most styles and organizations, there are no distinctive marks on the belts to differentiate the degree of dan. However, there is a way to tell the difference - this is the demeanor of the karateki. I will add that this does not only mean that he or she is making great mawashigeri, or that someone's maeken-zuki is faster than his partner, although the pursuit of technical excellence is important. This should be clearly seen from the usual demeanor and outlook on life: her / his relationship with other people in all areas of activity; their participation in the progress of another karateka; groupings to which they are included or not accepted. This is why the simple goal of “getting a black belt” often changes in subsequent exams. Although when they were told earlier that the first dan is the starting point, the level at which you really begin to understand something about the essence of Karate-do, they subconsciously could believe that this is a fiction spread by holders of higher ranks to enhance the mysticism surrounding the desired black belt. But after the first sudden joy passes and the belt is in place, when they are back in the dojo and they are encouraged to make even more effort, more determination, more thought, more commitment - more, more, more - that's when they begin to understand that black the belt is not an end in itself, but only a step along the long path of karate-do practice. Also, a surprisingly large number of candidates express the opinion: “I started karate in order to become strong”. Surprisingly, because I find it difficult to imagine the physical aspect apart from the mental discipline, and I understand that a lot of people have a misconception about karate. Fortunately, most candidates sooner or later begin to realize that Karate-do is “a completely different game” from most other sports. In fact, "sport" is, of course, a misnomer of the term. Karate at its best is an art. Engaging in him is not only a matter of physical effort, and his theories are inseparable from the rest of life. The concepts of respect for others and resilience are undoubtedly indispensable for social harmony: theory and practice can be used in real life.

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Karate has been one of the most popular Japanese martial arts of defense and attack since the nineteenth century. Literally translated, it is "empty hand direction."

Although karate began as an art of fighting, it is not used to inflict bodily harm. This is primarily protection, the ability to put a block, the ability to break objects. We can say that karate is your lifestyle.

Where to start learning

The easiest way is to go to the karate section, where experienced trainers will take care of you and will be able to guide you in the development of your physical and mental fitness. Also, in the section, you will have the opportunity to study in a special, well-ventilated room.

The coach will be able to explain to you how to learn karate and will help you understand the main three types of karate: exercise, duel and breaking objects.

But the coach's help is not the most important thing. In order to be able to use the skills of karate in life situations, you need to have a very quick reaction and strong determination. You need to be sure that when the enemy attacks you will be able to provide the necessary resistance.

Home karate training

In addition to classes in the section, you can also learn karate at home.

How to learn karate at home? First of all, you need a spacious, ventilated room. It is desirable to equip such a room as a gym. There should be mats on the floor, or a soft covering replacing them. It is also desirable to have a punching bag, horizontal bar and a gymnastic wall.

In second place is physical fitness. You need to do strength exercises, endurance and flexibility exercises. You also need to work hard to stretch your muscles and ligaments.

And the third important component of your training is a partner, because you cannot learn karate alone. All karate techniques can only be practiced in good sparing.

There are many videos on the Internet on how to learn karate. Before self-study, it would be advisable to look at a few of them.

Strike lesson for defense

Let's learn a normal punch on our own to defend ourselves.

It is very important to clench your fist correctly. First you need to squeeze the middle phalanges of the fingers, then press them to the palm.

Place your feet shoulder-width apart, turn your toes to the sides. Place your right hand at hip level, squeeze your palm into a fist and turn it with your fingers up.

The left hand should be at the level of your solar plexus, the palm is clenched into a fist so that the fingers are down. Pull the elbow of your right hand back. We strike with the right hand, turning the body towards the hand that is in front.

If you decide to learn karate on your own, be patient and determined.

The ability to stand up for oneself, defend against attacks and bullying by peers or hooligans, the ability to protect their loved ones - all these qualities must be possessed by every man.

In addition, such qualities as respect for elders, discipline, strength of character, perseverance and self-confidence should be developed from the action. And with age, more and more people understand this, meeting with various obstacles on their way.

Character building and respect for human values

Sport is capable of developing the above qualities in a person, especially one that has a contact and competitive basis. Martial arts, regardless of type, temper a person, forcing him to face his fear in competition. After all, each athlete fights not with the enemy, but with himself. With his "I", only yesterday, trying to defeat him, proving his development and superiority to himself and those around him.

It is with the desire to educate in their child the skills and principles of the life of a real man that parents often give their children to various sections of martial arts. This article will focus on karate and the techniques that you can or even need to learn in order to always be able to stand up for yourself and answer the offenders in full.

A drop of theory

We will not dwell on the history of the emergence of this martial art, the description of its styles. The essence of karate, techniques and techniques can be revealed through the path of spiritual development.

Being a karateka means mastering the skills and spiritual teachings of one of these martial arts. Due to the fact that there are a lot of styles, the technique of techniques is different, and their real effectiveness and applied qualities differ, it is worth telling a little about the existing schools of this martial art.

In order to understand why karate, the techniques of which have been proving their effectiveness for many centuries, has a large number of different schools, let us give an example of the following situation.

Imagine that you have come for the first time to study in a hall where some of the styles of karate are taught. Before that, you have not been involved in any kind of sports related to martial arts.

So, at the command of a teacher or trainer (whoever it is convenient to call it, depending on the grade, he can be sensei, senpai, shihan, or others), you begin to study karate, techniques, as well as their basic technique. And, of course, as a beginner, you will copy the trainer's technique and movement 100%. And so it goes day after day, month after month. You have already become a senior student, received a black belt, and you are starting to help your teacher in conducting trainings.

It is not for nothing that the great karate masters said that in order to learn one blow, you need to perform it 1000 times so that an automatic reflex is formed and appears.And when a student repeats the same blow more than 5000 times, then he can not only hit correctly, as he showed coach, but also come up with your own technique for executing a blow.

Thus, you already own “your” karate, the techniques of which have been modified at your discretion. In fact, you can already teach your changed style if you think it is better than the basic one.

This happened with many styles of karate, from which their teachings were separated. For example, the original school of kyokushin karate (hereinafter - kyokushin) raised many strong students who ceased to share the views of their teacher. They founded their own schools, in which they taught new styles of karate, such as ashihara karate, kudo and others.

Today, there are many new modern schools and karate currents, as well as enough of those teachings that have come down to modern times since the time of Okinawan art.

Technique, karate techniques. Differences

Arriving at the dojo (this is the name of the room or hall in which training and education take place), you will hear that the coach is giving commands to his students in an incomprehensible language. Do not be alarmed, because this is due to the fact that any eastern country can be the homeland of a particular style of karate. And according to tradition, training should be conducted in the native language of the martial art. You can often hear conversations in Japanese or Korean.

Because of this, in different styles of karate, the name of the techniques may differ. In addition, the basic movements of a particular technique are the same in almost every kind of karate, but they may differ in some details. For example, when performing the basic technique in shotokan karate, the initial one is at the level of the belt, and in kyokushin - at the level of the armpit.

Some basic karate techniques

Learning the basic techniques and techniques of any of the styles is a difficult task, but doable. The easiest way to master them is under the supervision of a trainer. Despite this, during the nineties of the twentieth century, when every teenager dreamed of becoming like the hero of the film "The Karate Kid", in the Soviet Union, kiosks were literally packed with self-instruction manuals on karate, which, according to publications, were able to teach any person the basics of the Eastern martial arts.

In this article we will look at some basic karate techniques for beginners, which will be taken down to the smallest detail to understand why they were invented and how they can be applied in competition or in real combat.

First appointment

It is used when passing standards for belts, as well as when practicing defense skills. It can be called this phrase: "Hidari Zenkutsu-Dachi Gedan Barai - Gyaku Tsuki Jodan."

It is necessary to begin to perform it in the same way as other karate kyokushinkai techniques - from the basic stance. It will be more convenient to disassemble the elements of movements, mentally breaking the body into the first part, which starts from the floor to the waist, and the second, which includes the rest of the body and arms.

So, let's get down to the movements. The left leg should be left in place, and the right leg should be put back, slightly turning the body to the right side. In this position, you should be firmly on your feet, even with strong frontal shocks.

Try to find a stand so that your right leg is fully extended at the knee and rests on the floor with your entire foot. You should feel the tension in your ankle.

The left leg should be held at an angle of 90 degrees or slightly more, depending on your flexibility and the strength of the quadriceps.

Full concentration on movement

While we put our right leg back, we also do not leave our hands idle. We bring the left hand to the right shoulder, clenched in a fist, with the palm towards us. At the same time, we fully straighten the right hand and lower it down. The angle between the right hand and the floor should be less than 45 degrees.

Next, we begin to lower the left hand along the right, which in the meantime we take back, pressing it against the body. From the side, it should look like you are swiping something off your right hand with your left. We did this Gedan Baray - a block that can be used when grabbing or to protect against direct kicks.

Then, from this position, we perform a direct blow with the right hand to the head of the opponent. That is, we first knocked down the opponent or blocked his blow from below and struck back with a back hand to the head.

Practical application of the first technique

When practicing karate, the techniques of which at first glance seem to be ineffective, it is necessary to understand why karatekas spend a lot of time repeating the same movements.

One great fighter said: “I am not afraid of someone who knows 1000 different blows and has repeated them one time at a time. I am afraid of someone who knows 1 blow, but repeated it a thousand times. "

The movements that are used in percussion martial arts are not natural for the body, therefore it is very important to develop muscle memory that would allow them to be performed reflexively, without thinking over every centimeter of movement.

For this purpose, karatekas spend a lot of time on mastering the basic technique. But this will not make sense if the coach does not tell you what kind of applied application is possible for certain movements.

Complete muscle control

It is not surprising that the movements used in the classic version differ slightly from those that are implied by real combat karate. Techniques are performed in a more relaxed manner.

Therefore, first it is important to understand why you need to make certain movements, and only then try to dispose of them in battle.

Only in this way can an effective karate technique be performed. The combat variant of the action described above does not imply the withdrawal of the left hand to the side along a clear trajectory and with a clenched fist.

Often, in master classes, such a movement looks just like a signal from a rapidly approaching threat in the form of a knife or other sharp object. A step back is used in order to protect the body from damage and to knock the opponent down.

And, of course, a blow, how can one leave the aggressor without it. Can be performed both in the head and in the stomach, chest, shoulder. Depending on how serious the enemy is in front of you.

If a drunk is stuck to you, then a direct blow to the stomach will be enough. The faster you make a move, the more effective it will be, because surprise plays a significant role in battle.

Second reception

Let's consider a technique from the basic technique "Migi Sanchin-Dachi - Gyaku Shito Tsuki - Oh Shito Tsuki".

The first movement is Migi Sanchin-Dati. For those who do not know Japanese, it is not clear what needs to be done. Let's analyze this technique, mentally breaking the body into two parts: the first is everything below the belt, the second, respectively, is everything above the midline.

The technique is performed from the original stance, that is, feet are shoulder-width apart, arms are lowered.

Consider the movements that are performed by the lower body. First of all, turn the foot slightly inward, do the same with the knees. We sit down a little so as not to stand on straight legs.

We raise the right leg slightly so that it is torn off the floor by a few centimeters, and it can be safely driven on the floor. We bring it closer to the left leg, and then in a circular motion clockwise, describing a circle and shifting the center of gravity, set it half a step forward.

Make sure that the foot of the right leg after this movement is slightly turned inward. Move the knee in the same plane as the foot.

What are the body and arms doing at this time?

The second part of the body does not remain without action. As you remember, two hands were lowered down to the level of the belt. While the legs are following the instructions above, you should cross your arms and bring them in a circular motion outward to the level of your chest.

At the same time, they should be bent at the elbow by about 45 degrees, and the fists must be fully clenched.

So we took the necessary rack. Migi means that in this position, the right leg should be in front. And if there was Khidari in front of Sanchin-Dachi, then this would mean that the left leg should be in front.

Let's move on to the combination "Gyaku Shito Tsuki - Oh Shito Tsuki". As you might guess, these are punches. Gyaku Shito Tsuki is the backhand, and Oi Shito Tsuki is the front. In principle, nowhere, except in karate, such punches are not used, although you can find something similar in boxing. Boxers often apply uppercuts to the opponent's body. The trajectory of such a blow is similar to that of Shito Tsuki.

So, from the stance of Migi Sanchin-Dati we lower our left hand to the belt, straighten the elbow to an angle of 90 degrees and, turning the body to the right, strike it into the air, representing the body of the enemy.

At the end point, when the blow took place, we begin to turn the body to the left side, striking with the right hand at the same point where we hit with the left. Meanwhile, the right hand returns to its original position.

After the blow Oi Shito Tsuki is executed, we do not return the right hand to its original position, but leave it in the same position.

Why do you need this karate technique?

The combat sense of the movements and strikes that are used in this technique is hidden from prying eyes, but it is worth understanding each of the actions, and then it will become clear what is being done and why.

So, imagine that you are standing at the train station and waiting for the train to arrive. At this moment, some drunkard bothers you, begins to tell something, to threaten. Eventually, he comes up to you and grabs your hands in an attempt to harm you.

What to do? Use basic karate techniques. We recall how the movements described above are done. The fact that you bring your feet inward will help you stay on your feet. Step forward in a circle with your right foot will allow you to step over the bully's leg. You will find yourself in a comfortable position for a sweep.

Outward circular motions will release your hands from the grip. Next, we perform two blows to the stomach and think about whether to bring down the enemy to the floor. Everything is extremely simple, and from the point of view of human anatomy it works effectively.

At the same time, it doesn't matter how much strength you have and how much a bully has - such ones turn off the forearms of the person who grabbed you, so in any case the hand will unclench and you will get out of the “embrace”.

Of course, you do not have to step over the striker's leg, then you can perform a counterattack without sweeping - this option is suitable if you do not want the person to fall to the ground (for example, when falling on the asphalt there is a chance of serious head injury, up to loss of consciousness or lethal outcome).

In different types of karate, there are more than 100 techniques and basic techniques that have been studied for decades, repeating the same movements from year to year.

You should not spray your attention, studying every movement at a fast pace. Each action must be worked out hundreds, if not thousands of times. Just imagine: in training, karatekas can work out the same technique for several hours during two or three sessions!

Moreover, the teacher can break the technique into several movements and work out each one in different workouts. But then, after the students put together all the learned actions, they will be able to consciously perform a complex technique.

You should definitely pay attention to this.

On the street during the battle, you will not find a single master who would apply the techniques of basic techniques exactly as they require. A person who really owns karate techniques has the ability to modify them on the go, adapting to the environment.

The basic techniques and movements described above are simple and suitable for beginner karatekas. The article specifically cites movements that begin with defense, since true karate is not created in order to be aggressive and use your knowledge to intentionally inflict harm.

All coaches teach that the best fight is the failed one. After all, it's one thing to compete with people in the ring according to certain rules, and quite another thing - on the street, where you can simply be hit from behind with a blunt object.

It is best to learn martial arts from childhood.

In addition to the practical benefits of protecting against bullies and bullies at school, techniques will become a spiritual support that will help develop a strong, unshakable character. After all, parents do not always manage to pay enough attention to their children because of work and other troubles. And the coach's instructions and constant interaction with peers will help bring up a purposeful person who will not be afraid of obstacles in his path.

But don't worry - it's never too late to learn. Even as an adult, you can enroll in a section and train.

The philosophy of karate is vast and complex. It arose as a result of thousands of years of armed and unarmed battles. The fighting technique has been improved for centuries and is still improving with each new generation. Buddhism, Taoism and the Bushido code had a significant impact on the formation of the philosophy of this martial art. Karate, in its modern representation, is about 400 years old, and initially it was one of the offshoots of Chinese kung fu. Get started on your own learning the basics of this martial art with the tips below.

Steps

Focusing

Meditation (5+ minutes). Free your mind from any thoughts; concentrate on breathing through your nose, exhaling through your mouth; slow deep breaths and a clear mind will prepare you for karate training. There is no time limit, but meditating for at least 5 minutes should be enough to clear your mind of unnecessary thoughts and focus. And yes, meditation can definitely improve your fighting skills!

• Forget school. Forget work. Forget family, problems, forget about everything - imagine that they evaporate before your eyes. Once everything has disappeared, you should see an empty room, and in the center of it is a ball of fire growing from the void. This flame of fiery power and energy should be all that you want to achieve by doing karate. At this point, you have already finished with the meditation, and the room should be completely engulfed only in flames.

Warm up (10 minutes). Start with a 5-minute run indoors or around your neighborhood; about another 5 minutes (20 repetitions 1 set) push-ups, torso lifts (press exercise), lying leg raises and reverse push-ups.

• Warming up is very important for your muscles to work properly. If you don't relax and prepare them before you start training and stretching, the training is unlikely to be successful, and even the basic movements will be difficult.

Stretching (15 minutes) . Stretching all major muscle groups in the first place is very important to warm up and prepare your body; read about stretching if you are not already familiar with this type of exercise. In karate, stretching your legs is key to avoid injuring yourself.

• Stretching goes after warm-up. Warmed muscles are most susceptible to stretching - at this point, stretching will be the safest and most effective.

Understand the philosophy of karate. To an untrained observer, karate can look like a show of aggression. In fact, everything is diametrically opposite. The essence of karate is calmness and peace of mind. In reality, it is impossible to avoid conflict. When this happens, you need to act quickly and spontaneously. The result is natural confidence filled with humility.

• This is an art in which the mind and soul are involved no less than the body. In order to become a true master in this sport, all three components must be developed simultaneously. As long as the body memorizes movement, the mind should be calm.
• All martial arts begin and end with courtesy. There is no place for selfishness in karate. It is believed that there is a reward in your dedication.

Mastering stances, balance and punching power

Understand the base racks. Yes, yes, yes, you should jump straight to the fun part. Unfortunately, your kicks and blocks won't be as effective if you don't know how to stand properly. You know you won't be a good baseball player by holding the bat upside down, right? Yes. The basics are what makes an excellent karateka (karateka) stand out.

• There are many types of karate. You will learn that, depending on the type of karate that you practice, there are different stances. Almost all types of karate contain variations of the following three stances:
  • Normal stance, walking stance (shizentai dachi). The feet point forward, the back leg points forward at a 45-degree angle. Your feet are about the width of your normal stride.
  • Front pillar (zenkutsu-dachi). Similar to a normal stance, but with your legs wide apart and the weight on your front leg.
  • Cat stance, back stance (nekoashi-dachi). The position of the legs is like a walking stance, but your weight is on the back leg. If desired, the heel of the front foot can be raised.

Start with the stand of your willingness. The stances above are combat stances. However, at the beginning of any sparring session, you need to assume a ready stance. There are three basic racks for this:

• Readiness stance in Fukyugata-kata: Heels together and toes point out to the sides at an angle of 60 degrees.
• Readiness stance in Pinan-kata: feet shoulder-width apart, toes point to the sides at an angle of 45 degrees.
• Readiness stance in Naihanchi-kata: legs strictly together.

Don't forget about balance. Karate is not the kind of sport where you can play tough! Equilibrium, for obvious reasons, is simply necessary here. This is why stances are so important! They allow you to center the body, be mobile and at the same time strong. Moreover, the power that you feel in the stance cannot simply disappear when you kick!

• Always consider your center of gravity. If you spread your legs, you lower it, improving your position and increasing the punching power of your attack. But if you lower it too much, you will lose your mobility and speed. When balance is to be considered, it is important to find a comfortable middle.
• Balancing your balance is, of course, very important, but when you are defending, you need to adjust your balance very quickly. If you stay in one stance for too long, the enemy will attack you easily! This is why the transitions between stances are also important.

Focus on power and speed. A lot of people (read: amateur jocks), pumping a hundred kilograms of iron, are engaged in karate, but unsuccessfully. It's not about the muscles - it's about relics and speed.

• Both components are strongly related. A long distance to your target will help you develop speed and, accordingly, power. If you use your whole body, the attack will be more powerful and the speed will be higher. Think of karate not as an opportunity to move a large object, but as an opportunity to influence a small object that can be quickly and accurately moved.

Learning techniques

Practice punches and blocks (15 minutes). There are a few basic punches that you will need to learn and use effectively. Namely: straight punch, uppercut, palm edge punch, thrust punch, elbow punch, roundhouse punch. Practice them one at a time, changing your hand.

• Blocks are just as important! Practice blocks as if you are being attacked with the same set of punches. Try combining and counterattacking. Defense, attack, defense, attack ... and so on.
• For your information, the first two knuckles are the strongest knuckles on the hand. They can be an extension of the bones of the forearm (radial and ulna) to increase the force of the blow. A common mistake is a bent fist, a punch that is too high, or a punch from the shoulder.

Practice kicking (15 minutes). Ten reps of any kick will help strengthen your legs. Focus above your target to deliver the most powerful blow, but practice your motor skills to gain sharpened flexibility in your movements; like a swan; power will follow.

Once you have learned something, you can move on. It is important to focus on kata of any difficulty level in order to improve your technique.

• Be sure to go back to what you learned! After you have mastered several kata, combine them and practice more and more complex combinations, progressing from day to day.

• Feel confident when sparring. When training in pairs, you need to focus on striking the legs and arms.
• For kicks: in straight kicks, you can use the metatarsus or heel, while you need to move the toes back, otherwise they can be damaged; in side impacts, always use the edge of the foot or heel; in swing kicks, always use the heel (this is the rarest hit of all); Circular strikes can be delivered with the shin, metatarsal, or tarsus. Shin kicks can be extremely effective.
• Train intensively everything that you have mastered so that when a real threat arises, you do not think, but act. Use a training dummy to practice strikes after warm-up.
• When hitting with your hands, stay relaxed until you hit the target. Bruce Lee said that “relaxation is essential when throwing faster and more powerful punches. Strike lightly and relaxed your first blow; do not clench or clench your fist until you strike. All strikes must end a few centimeters behind the target. Thus, you seem to hit through the enemy, and not at him. "
• Never underestimate or overestimate your opponent. The more confident you are that you will lose / defeat your opponents, the less / more the likelihood of such an outcome.
• Meditate at the beginning of your workout. This will keep your mind free and ready to train.
• During sparring: 1. Hit your opponent before he hits you; so you drown out or worsen the enemy's attack and inflict injury on him with a minimum expenditure of strength. 2. If this is not possible, move, change distance and / or leave the line of attack and immediately counterattack. 3. Block. Blocking should not be done with your hands and it is very foolish to block kicks to the waist or legs with your hands. This leaves your head unprotected. Blocking kicks with your hands, especially with spread arms, is not very smart. The best defense is to avoid potentially dangerous kicking moments.
• When attacking, look for the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy. Make your opponent falsely believe he is out of reach by feigning an attack; he will take advantage of the moment and block the false hit, then deliver a powerful blow and knock your opponent down to the floor, forcing the referee to open the score.
• If you are interested in martial arts, go to practice!
• Be proud that you have decided to start exercising. And yes, don't forget to buy a kimono.
• Remember to replace any torn or damaged sparring equipment. Your safety in karate should come first.

Warnings

• Always stretch and stretch fully... A muscle strain or tendon rupture is all terribly painful!
• Remember, a sparring partner is not a punching bag. Protective equipment is advisable, always be careful.
• When blocking a kick or hand from a sparring partner, be sure to keep your forearm in mind.