An in-depth breakdown of the key stages of kata analysis that we often describe as bunkai, and how uthey apply to every aspect of our training.

How to use the wedge principle to control distance and set up your strikes!

Linking techniques together and looking for the flow! How to transfer energy efficiently in any given sequence.

Understanding the attacking and defending pathways in your art.

The importance of moving realistically when training. Role play and scenario training to enhance the effectiveness of the sequence.

Connecting the body - the kinetic chain! Understanding the movement.

Footwork facilitates stance, and stance facilitates power generation.

Understanding the purpose and direction of the attack and the defence.

Recognising the pathway is more important than identifying the technique!

To get it right, don't do it wrong!

Juji Uke transitions using high uand low pathways, inside and outside of the attacking line.

Gedan barai Uke, kagi zuki - three applications using the same pathway.

Gedan barai uke as a takedown

Let's dive into the exciting possibilities offered by the rising/pressing block! These core movements, introduced at the 9th-7th kyu level, form the essential foundation upon which we continue to build our skills.

This Mae-geri drill is designed to enhance the mechanics of the front kick, which is a fundamental technique in martial arts.

The lunge punch is frequently introduced as the initial punching technique in martial arts training.

Gyaku-zuki, also known as the opposite punch, is a technique in martial arts that closely resembles the right or left cross used by boxers.

The kizami-zuki is akin to a boxer’s lead jab.

Suri-Komi, mae-geri (stepping in, front kick) involves using the step to close the distance or to create a better line of attack.

Mawashi-Geri, commonly known as the roundhouse kick, is a versatile and powerful kicking technique in martial arts.

Mawashi-Geri, commonly known as the roundhouse kick, is a versatile and powerful kicking technique in martial arts.

Mawashi-geri chu-dan, or roundhouse kick to the midsection. The technique targets various areas depending on the kicking line, including the abdominal cavity, solar plexus, ribs, sternum, obliques, and liver.

Mae-Geri, Mawashi-Geri, gyaku-zuki is a dynamic combination sequence in martial arts that highlights the importance of fluidity and precision in transitioning between each technique.

Age-uke, often called the upper or pressing block, is a versatile and powerful close-range striking technique in martial arts.

Age-uke, mawate, and gedan-barai form a dynamic close-range throwing sequence.

The low side kick to the opponent’s rear leg involves a strategic approach that begins with the use of the hands.

Stepping in to deliver a side kick aimed at the opponent's front thigh can be a potentially damaging blow

The core principles of kizami-zuki and gyaku-zuki revolve around upholding structural integrity and establishing a robust connection.

The Mika-zuki-geri, or crescent kick, is a powerful martial arts technique used in karate.

Ushiro-geri, or back kick, is a fundamental technique in martial arts known for its effectiveness and versatility.

Mawashi-uke, commonly referred to as a circular block, is a highly adaptable technique in karate that serves multiple purposes, including deflection, control, and striking.

Sanbon-zuki is a martial arts technique consisting of a sequence of three punches. This combination is particularly effective when executed at close and mid-range distances.

Soto-uke, gyaku-zuki, gedan-barai form a deceptive combination that blends speed and precision across multiple strikes.

Uchi-uke, gyaku-zuki, gedan-barai. Slip inside the opponent's lead hand, then strike to the face, followed by setting up the opposite punch and (almost) simultaneous elbow, before finishing with the “low” block.

The front kick targets the specific thigh points on the rear leg of the attacker, typically aimed at the inner thigh muscles to destabilize their stance.

Age-uke, mae-geri (land back), gyaku-zuki is a strategic sequence of movements designed to execute a powerful throw against an opponent.

Soto-Uke, Mawashi-Empi uchi is a dynamic counter-attack technique that involves a change in range.

Mae-geri, or front kick, is a fundamental martial arts technique commonly used in karate.

Gyaku-zuki, mawashi-geri, yoko-geri is a fundamental combination that demands balance, mobility, and speed.

Neko-ashi Dachi, commonly known as the cat stance, is a martial arts stance that involves crouching with one leg forward and the other back, resembling the posture of a cat.

Kagi-zuki is a dynamic technique that harnesses the body's kinetic chain through the processes of compression and release.

The ridge hand is a highly adaptable striking technique that leverages the ridge of the hand, which is the area located between the thumb and index finger.

The elbow serves as a formidable weapon when utilised effectively.

Although Kakie, or push hands, has a long history in martial arts, it has only recently regained its rightful place as a legitimate training method.

The opposite or reverse punch, typically executed with quick, precise movement targeting the opponent's jaw or chin, sets up the low roundhouse kick.

In this video, we will explore fundamental stand-up grappling exercises, beginning with techniques focused on controlling an opponent’s limbs.

In a straddle stance, executing Gedan Barai facilitates the attacker’s ability to step on or behind the opponent’s lead leg.

Kagi-zuki, as demonstrated at a recent seminar, effectively showcases the essential kinetic linking required to generate power.

Naihanchi/Tekki Shodan. Both beautiful and brutal, the forms’ apparent simplicity belies its complexity and depth. Filmed live as part of a Zoom workshop.

Common Pathways of Kata and Kihon: explaining the concept is the companion recording to Common Pathways of Kata and Kihon, the applications. We describe the fundamental principles essential to making the applications work.

Recorded live at the Dolphin Leisure Centre in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, this seminar delved into the common pathways featured in Kata and Kihon, as found in the syllabi of most Karate styles.

Welcome to our Knife Mitigation Workshop. You will find the key elements that were taught, presented for your reference. The workshop provides an overview of the fundamentals as practised within our dojo. All partner-based practices should be carried out with caution, with safety being of primary concern.

In this drill, we examine the range and ferocity of the stabbing thrust to the midsection.

In this drill we look at the downward thrust of the weapon, defending from the inside