Jackknife Hand Block

We're going to use jackknife hand for our techniques. First you're going to the yoi position (get your hand into fists and put your arms out towards you) then you're going to get ready to move your arms. First get your right hand to your left ear and your left arm out, then step in with your right leg out (once you step in you have to be in backstance) and slide your right arm out. When sliding them out your right hand is out (like a high five) it should be shoulder length, your left hand (like the right hand) at your side should be at your abdominal, but don't forget to tuck your elbow in.

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Martial Arts Resources

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_martial_arts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okinawan_martial_arts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenjutsu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sōjutsu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninjutsu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate_gi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karate_belt
Punching Basics, Jackknife Hand Block, rules in the dojo, and Rising Block - Karate Class West St. Paul Sunova Centre


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Rising Block

Get in your standing stance, get your right foot out to bend your knees, get your left foot pointing left and put your left foot back; so you can in your standing stance. Now we that already done the punching basics I'm going to explaining about how to defend yourself. Now step your left foot pointing in the front, get your right foot pointing to the right side; while your left foot is out get your left arm over head and right hand fist to your side. Repeat those again if you get stuck ask your instructor they will help you how to perform those moves.

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