14 Dec 2005

Kumite techniques and tips

Kamae – step into kamae position fast and with power. Leave heel of rear foot off ground. Continue fluid motion in place until hajime – do not allow stance to become flat.

All attacks and defenses to occur in direct line

Mae ken tzuki, Gyaka tzuki
Block incoming gyaka tzuki, counter gyaka tzuki (come in low), strike uraken uchi (outside). This technique requires motion to outpace that of opponent
block incoming gyaka tzuki, counter with simultaneous uraken uchi (across inside)
leap and strike uraken uchi outside