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In Kyokushin karate, we have different punches. The straight punch is the easiest. In this article, you will learn about how to throw a punch in Kyokushin karate.
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Position your fist at the chest level. The shoulder must be relaxed, not tensed.
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Make sure that your elbow points straight back, not winging out to the side. It should be at a 45 degree angle to the shoulder.Advertisement
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Execute the move so that the fist and forearm travels in a straight line to the solar plexus.
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Lock your elbow down and keep your shoulders square; do not reach. It should be in a straight line from the fist to the shoulder.
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Hit at the solar plexus.
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QuestionI learned karate and became a black belt, but then I left the school. Right now I don't have a sparring partner. What can I do?Community AnswerYou can go back to the school and ask the instructor or a classmate if you could run through a sparring match.
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- Practice on a makiwara.Thanks
- Practice practice practice. It requires at least 1000 repetitions to master it.Thanks
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Warnings
- Do NOT fully extend the elbow. Extend it at 95%.Thanks
- Karate is ONLY for self-defense NOT for aggression.Thanks
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