Axe kick, in Japanese, mae keage geri, in Korean, doki ba chagi or naeryeo chagi or “chikka chagi”. An axe kick, also known as a hammer kick or stretch kick, is characterized by a straightened leg descending onto an opponent like the blade of an axe. It begins with one foot rising upward as... more »
Bassai dai is a very old Okinawian kata of unknown origin, the name Bassai or Passai translates to “to storm a castle” It was originally removed from the kyokushin syllabus in the late 50ies, but was reintroduced into some kyokushin factions after Masutatsu Oyama‘s death and the resulting fractioning of the... more »
In this episode of Fight Quest Doug and Jimmie study Kyokushin Karate. They train for a five man kumite (five one minute full contact rounds) after five days of training under the guidance of two top Kyokushin Karate... more »
Fumikomi geri is a Karate technique. It’s a stompimg kick in a downward direction. It is used in Katas like Bassai Dai and self defense. Targets of the Fumikomi geri are generally the knee, the hip and the... more »
The kata Garyu, is not taken from traditional Okinawan karate but was created by Oyama and named after his pen name (Garyu = reclining dragon), which is the Japanese pronunciation of the characters 臥龍, the name of the village (Il Loong) in Korea where he was born. In Japanese philosophy, a great man who remains... more »
Gedan barai is a karate technique mainly used for blocking an attack. The approximate English meaning is ‘low level sweep’. Standing in natural stance, and in a yoi (ready) position, bend left forearm up until fist reaches near the right ear while the right arm moves slightly in to the middle. The left elbow... more »
Gekisai dai is the first of the two Gekisai katas, The word “Gekisai” means conquer and occupy. The name is derived from the characters Geki, meaning attack or conquer, and Sai, meaning fortress or stronghold (literally translated as “closed”, “shut” or “covered”). The word Gekisai can also mean demolish, destroy or pulverize. The kata teach... more »
Gekisai sho is the second of the two Gekisai katas, The word “Gekisai” means conquer and occupy. The name is derived from the characters Geki, meaning attack or conquer, and Sai, meaning fortress or stronghold (literally translated as “closed”, “shut” or “covered”). The word Gekisai can also mean demolish, destroy or pulverize. The kata teach... more »
A gyaku tsuki or gyaku zuki is a karate technique. It involves a punch executed by the back arm. A gyaku tsuuki is sometimes called a “reverse punch”. It is also executed better if you use the hips to push it forward. It is one of the most used and effective punches used in... more »
Learn how to throw a back fist to make your opponent feel the force in this free martial arts training video from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony... more »
Learn how to block hook punches with advanced Kyokushin karate techniques in this free martial arts training video from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony... more »
Learn how to block the Kyokushin one two low kick block combo attack in this free martial arts training video from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony... more »