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Karate Reverse Punch and Footwork Drill

By Practical Kata Bunkai on

https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/ This video covers a drill involving four reverse punches (gyaku-zuki). Each one has a different bit of footwork associated with it: 1) Punching as we retreat. 2) Punching as we shift forward. 3) Punching as we hop forward. 4) Punching as we double step-forward. The aim is to ensure the correct distancing and solid impact on all four punches. It’s also important so seek to deliver all four strikes in a flowing motion i.e. no stops or breaks (no matter how short). This drill is for the consensual violence aspects of karate i.e. NOT self-defence (non-consensual violence). Closing a significant gap, as we do on the 3rd and 4th punches, is tactically antithetical to the needs and goals of self-defence. However, for duelling / fighting being able manage and close distance is very important. It should also be understood this is not intended to be a combination, but a drill to isolate some of the footwork options for the reverse-punch. It’s also a fun way to get students to do lots of reverse punches in non-monotonous way (“repetition by stealth” as one of my teachers called it). All the best, Iain Shop: https://iainabernethy.co.uk/shop/ My Newsletter: https://www.iainabernethy.co.uk/join-newsletter-and-get-two-free-e-books My App: https://iainabernethy.co.uk/iain-abernethys-applied-karate-kata-bunkai-app
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