The Karate Chop To perform a karate chop, put your thumb against your index finger. Bend your fingers slightly and use the side of your hand closest to your pinky to make contact with your target. Chop all the way through your target without pulling back. Roundhouse Kick Keep your hands up before initiating the kick to replicate how you would set up in an actual fight. Lift the leg you’re going to kick with and bend at the knee so that your calf is almost touching your thigh. Shift your weight to your supporting foot as you snap your leg forward. Your momentum should carry you toward your target. Make contact with your target before your leg is completely straight. Basic Punch Assume a balanced stance before initiating the punch. Close your fist and bring it to your side. Punch in a straight line to deliver the most force. Your elbow should brush against your side, and aim to contact your target with your first two knuckles.