Shotokan Karate Foundational Techniques (all the boring basics before the fun begins)

📽🔗 Direct links to individual Shotokan Karate foundational techniques covered in this video: Rei - Bow (0:52) Seiza - Sitting Bow (1:32) Shuto - Knife hand (1:47) Fist (2:17) 🔗 Target areas 1. Jodan - Upper level (3:23) 2. Chudan - Middle level (3:28) 3. Gedan - Lower level (3:33) 🔗 Shotokan Karate Stances 1. Shizentai - Natural Stance (2:18) 2. Heisoku Dachi - Feet together stance (3:03) 3. Zenkutsu dachi - Front stance (4:23) 4. Kokutsu dachi - Back stance (4:55) 5. Kiba dachi - Horse stance/Straddle-leg stance (5:27) 🔗 Common Shotokan Karate Blocks 1. Juji Uke - X-block (3:38) 2. Gedan barai - Lower level block (6:17) 3. Chudan soto ude uke - Middle level outside-in forearm block (7:37) 4. Jodan age uke - Upper level rising block (8:47) 5. Shuto uke - Knife-Hand block (10:07) 🔗 Basic/Foundational Strikes/Attacks 1. Oi tsuki - Lunge punch (12:02) 2. Mae geri keage - Front snap kick (13:37) ➕ Some of the best videos that you may also like: KU Quick Tips compares hip position for kicks -