Karate is a sport that requires a lot of practice and dedication.If you know the basics, you can create your own training regimen and practice at home.Your progression through the process will be smooth and enjoyable with a few universal tips and knowledge.
Step 1: To practice, set aside time each day.
Discipline and structure are what karate is all about.It makes sense to structure your practice with these principles in mind.It's important to stick to the same practice time each day when practicing at home.Progress is guaranteed if you stick to a schedule.Pick a time that doesn't interfere with schoolwork or dinner plans.You can practice the same days with a friend that is willing to stick it out.
Step 2: You can watch online video tutorials to get some guidance.
There are tons of free online video tutorials that are a great way to learn.You can practice in a safe place where you can move around comfortably.If you have a laptop or mobile phone, place it at eye-level so you can watch and practice at the same time.There are online karate courses and online dojos.
Step 3: You can wear baggy shorts or sweatpants with a t-shirt.
Most karate classes recommend that you wear loose clothing.If you want to get in the zone, you can purchase a traditional karate uniform from an online supplier.If you're taking online karate courses, you should buy rank belts as you progress.
Step 4: It's easier to practice on your own if you buy a body opponent bag.
If you're willing to make the investment, you can get a body opponent bag from a martial arts shop.It will be easier to warm up and practice without a friend.Have your friends practice karate with you.
Step 5: There is a stretch.
If you want to get a good 15-minute stretch in, make sure it covers all of the body: arms, quads, calves, groin muscles, back, neck, and wrists.Try a variety of exercises, such as full-body crunches, regular pushups, triangle pushups and fingertip pushups.To stretch your thighs, stand on one foot, bend one leg back into your hand, and apply pressure to your body.Chinese splits involve standing upright, placing your hands on the floor, and then extending one leg back and one forward.Spread your legs as far as you can by facing a wall.You should slide yourself closer to the wall when you spread wider.Measure your improvement by how close your chest is to the wall.
Step 6: Warm up with your stance before using it.
The basis of your basics areances.You can't do anything else without a good stance.Stances are based on the belief that you are on a sandy beach or in the rocky mountains.Your knees should always be bent no matter what stance you're in.The stance is going to be very deep if it is based on being on a sandy beach.Your feet are going to be closer together with a higher stance if your stance is based on the rocky mountains of Japan.Warm up with your stance.
Step 7: Lower your center of gravity while practicing.
Each style has its own set of blocks.All of your blocks should go through the center of the body.This can be accomplished by bending your knees to lower your center of gravity and keeping your feet wide outside of your shoulder width.Don't fall off balance when you block an attack.This is a sign that your center of gravity is not being lowered effectively.Push the bag away from you while keeping your center of gravity.Keep your center of gravity while blocking it as it moves back toward you.
Step 8: Bring one arm across your body to your forehead.
Take a picture of your opponent hitting you on the head.As you block, make sure your arm is in front of your forehead.Your arm tilts up at a 45 degree angle as you face your opponent.Make sure your arm is covering your head.If someone tries to hit you with a bare hand, use this block.Imagine you are blocking a punch from one arm to the other to get used to it.
Step 9: Touch the opposing shoulder with either arm.
If your opponent is striking on one side, move the arm across your body so that it touches your other shoulder.Ensure that your hips return to your base stance when you bring it back to its proper side from here.Make sure you keep your arm out of your opponent's way.Your hand should reach as high as your head.This block can be used to defend against a round punch.When practicing with a friend or alone, always consider punches coming from the left and right side.
Step 10: Move one arm to your ear and the other across your face to cross block the block.
Your hand should move with your head.At a 45 degree angle, keep your arm tilted out and your palm facing towards you.Make sure your arm goes across your face.To increase the block's power, turn your hips in the direction of your hand movement.This block can be used to defend against a strike.
Step 11: The opponent's arm should be brought down by the circle block.
It is difficult to do this block alone.Keep your defensive palm facing outward and your offensive arm at a 45 degree angle.Step outside of your opponent's punch with your offensive forearm.Place your defensive palm on the shoulder of the opponent and your offensive palm in the forearm.Use their force against the opponent to guide their punch.This block can be used to defend against a punch.
Step 12: Learn how to hit someone.
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and hold a fist in the air.With your fist facing upward, keep your other arm bent in an L-shape.Turn your fist downward when you punch.70% of the power from your punch comes from here.The only knuckles that have bones connecting to the arm bone are those that tilt their fist at a 45 degree angle.If you want to hit with your first 2 knuckles, tilt your wrist downward.This prevents you from stretching your elbow.As you draw the punch back, twist your wrist to face upward.
Step 13: If you want to improve your speed, practice snap kicking.
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart.If you want to kick to the face, raise your knee a bit past your waist.As your knee is raised, keep your toes pointed down.Keeping your foot straight, extend your leg and point at your opponent.Continue practicing and increasing the speed as you get more comfortable with it.Start by practicing snap kicks.If you are practicing with a friend, make sure you hit them with the instep of your foot.Throw your opponent off balance with these kicks.
Step 14: If you want to push your opponent back, practice thrust kicks.
Turn your shoulders as you raise your knee.Flex your ankle to the shin.If you want to hit the target, push the bottom of your foot toward it.As you get more comfortable, practice thrust kicks on a punching bag.Practice with a friend that knows karate and is comfortable blocking once you're comfortable with your kicks.