Kihon

Unleash your inner warrior and take on the world with Kimura Shukokai Karate! Kihon, or the basics, is the cornerstone of this dynamic martial art, and its importance cannot be overstated. Learn how to deliver lightning-fast strikes with pinpoint accuracy.

 

With Kimura Shukokai, you'll master essential techniques like punches, kicks, blocks, and strikes through rigorous training that emphasizes speed, power, and precision. By practicing kihon repeatedly, you'll develop muscle memory, balance, coordination, speed, power, and flexibility - essential skills that will help you dominate your opponents.

 

But that's not all - kihon also focuses on developing proper posture, breathing techniques, and concentration, so you can execute techniques with ease and focus. With the SKF, kihon is not just a training regiment - it's a continuous process of learning and improvement that will help you unlock your full potential as a martial artist.

So what are you waiting for? Join the ranks of the elite with Kimura Shukokai Karate, and let the world know you're not to be messed with!

Glossary of Most Common Kihon Terms

Gyaku Tsuki

Reverse Punch

Oi Tsuki

Step/Lunge Punch

Meaken Tsuki

Leading Hand Punch

Uraken Uchi

Backfist


Mae Geri

Front Kick

Mawashi Geri

Roundhouse Kick

Ushiro Mawashi Geri

Roundhouse reverse kick

Sokuto Geri

Kick with side of foot


Gedan Barai

Downward Block

Soto Uke

Outside Block

Jodan Uke

Upward Block

Shuto Uke

Knife Hand Block


Zenkutsu Dachi

Standard Stance

Neko Ashi Dachi

Kata Stance

Shiko Dachi

Straddle Stance

Sanchin Dachi

Hourglass Stance