A Really Great Historical Karate Video

A really good historical karate video, after the 'eighties style' start :)

Shotokan Basics Shuto uke Knifehand Block

In shotokan karate, Shuto uke or knife hand block is probably the most difficult of all the basic karate techniques. Especially when stepping in kokutsu dachi (shotokan back stance). Many shotokan karate dojo do not practice this technique until the karateka has been attending karate lessons for several months. Even if you have just started practicing karate, the sooner you understand the basic fundamentals of this karate move, the faster you will progress.

Shotokan Basics Gedan Barai Downward Block

Gedanbarai, or downward block is one of the most commonly used karate techniques, in the karate dojo. This technique should be first practiced in shizentai (natural stance), with feet approximately shoulder width apart and toes facing forward. Here is a quick video showing the block in natural stance.