Northstowe Karate Club

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Sharp, fast and powerful techniques - 26th March 2025 Lesson Summary

Tonight we focused on generating fast, sharp techniques through relaxation with tension at the end of technique.

Grading at Cambridge Karate Dojo - 22nd Mar 2025

We had 11 students visit Cambridge Karate Dojo. All 11 students passed, with Jasper and Victor double grading. Congratulations to everyone who graded.

Grading Preparation - 5th Mar 2025 Lesson Summary

We've been practicing our kihon, kumite and kata over the last 2 months. Today we put all of this together and practiced everything required for the grading.

Sanbon Kumite - 26th Feb 2025 Lesson Summary

We continued with last weeks theme of sanbon kumite, 3 step sparring, defending and attacking 3 times to the head and body.

Sanbon Kumite, 3 step sparring - 19th Feb 2025 Lesson Summary

Tonight we practiced sanbon kumite, 3 step sparring, attacking and defending against head and stomach level punches.

Mae Geri, Keage and Kekomi - 12th Feb Lesson Summary

Tonight we practiced kicking - mae geri (front kick), yoko geri keage (side snap kick) and yoko geri kekome (side thrust kick), finishing with kata.

Back Stance - 5th Feb Lesson Summary

We practiced kokutsu dachi (back stance). Key points of back stance include the L shape, 70% weight on the back leg and s soft hip.

Front Stance - 29th Jan Lesson Summary

We had 6 new joiners this session. We went back to basics, practicing basic techniques. We introduced kumite concepts then finished with kata

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