Shomen and hanmi are basic fundamentals within the shotokan karate system, although there are many interpretations of shomen and hanmi.
Shomen (square facing). Oizuki (stepping punch) and gyaku zuki (reverse punch) are both performed with the body and hips in the square position (shomen).
Hanmi (side facing). All the basic blocks plus kizami zuki (jab punch), are performed with the body and hips in the side facing position (hanmi).
Here is a shomen hanmi video which has a good exercise for developing this important area.
Sunday, 17 July 2011
Monday, 4 July 2011
Karate Stances Kokutsu dachi Back stance
Kokutsu dachi or back stance, is one of the first karate stances you learn in shotokan karate. this is a difficult stance and many people struggle, on a more positive note, people basically make the same mistakes. Below is a quick video explaining this shotokan stance, for a more detailed explanation, follow this link for kokutsu dachi.
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