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How to teach front kick

November 27, 2013
Jason Stanley
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Here’s a quick karate exercise to help your students develop their front kick. We all know that true karate power comes from using our body, and not just our limbs, right? Do this exercise with your white belts when they first learn front kick. It will get them using their body to develop power. While I’ve […]

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Block and Multiple Counter Drill [Video]

October 16, 2013
Jason Stanley
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Last night my entire production crew (Larry holding my phone), shot this quick video of Mike and I demonstrating a simple drill we were working on during class. It’s a good karate drill for practicing close range techniques with fast reactions. It uses 4 different techniques that you can string together, and unlike a lot […]

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Martial Arts Warm Up / Endurance Drills

October 2, 2013
Jason Stanley
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So what’s the difference between a “warm up” drill and an “endurance drill”? Pretty easy really – a warm up is designed to warm up the body. Usually done at the beginning of class. An endurance drill is designed to fatigue the body and push the limits – best done at the END of class […]