Kihon

Kihon, also known as basics, can be performed individually or in a group. Kihon involves practicing the various blocks, strikes, kicks and basic combinations. Karate-ka should focus on balance, speed, good posture and of course strength. It is important that the karate-ka is always providing for themself a stance that will stabilize them during execution of a technique, keeping proper angles within the position of the hips, knees and feet so that the leverage created is properly directed toward the target.