https://www.shotokankarateonline.com/blog/shotokan-karate-stances-zenkutsu-dachi-front-stance/ Zenkutsu Dachi (Front Stance)The first shotokan karate stance used when practicing basics (kihon) while stepping forward and backwards is zenkutsu dachi (front stance).This is classed as a basic stance and most people can grasp the basic fundamentals of this stance very quickly, although there are many advanced concepts with this stance later on in your karate practice.Get into the habit of breaking new karate moves down, they then become much easier to understand the small detail.Zenkutsu Dachi (front stance)1. Weight distribution for front stance is 70% of your weight on your front leg and 30% on the back leg.2. Feet should be hip width to shoulder width apart and this width will decrease as you advance in your karate.3. Stance length depends on the length of your legs, but one shoulder width and a half is a good guide to start.4. Feet should be both facing forward as much as possible.5. There are two hip positions when first practicing front stance, they are square and side on.6. Roll the hips up and try not to let your hips stick out.7. Keep your back straight8. Try not to lock the back leg straight. Your back knee should be very slightly bent.9. Your front knee should be heavily bent and you should not be able to see the toes of your front foot.10. Try not to let the front knee fall inwards, keep it facing forward.11. If you drop a line down from your front knee it should come down just above the ball of the foot.Zenkutsu dachi should be practiced consistently, the stance should always be the same length and getting a good front stance is imperative for your future progression in karate.  Whether you are attending a karate dojo, or learning karate at home, I recommend you break all techniques down and repeat again and again. For stances it's a good idea to hold the position for a minute or two and then change to a different stance and repeat. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CExVa5_aGNQ

https://www.shotokankarateonline.com/blog/mae-geri-mawashi-geri-gyaku-zuki-gedan-barai-purple-and-white-belt-4th-kyu-basics/ This is a requirement when testing from 4th kyu purple and white belt to 3rd kyu brown belt. We have two combinations, the other being, mae geri, yoko geri kekomi, gyaku zuki, gedan barai. both of these combinations work on the same fundamentals, which are, keeping the hikite and blocking arm in position whilst two kicks are executed, shomen (square facing) hanmi (side facing) and making the combination continuous. 1. Start from a hidari gedan barai ( left side downward block) 2. Whilst keeping the arms in the same position, kick mae geri (front kick) with the right leg. 3. Drive off the left leg and take a step forward (you can vary the distance of the step), then whilst keeping the arms in the gedan barai position, kick mawashi geri (round kick) with the left leg. 4. Recover the kicking leg then drive off the right leg and land gyaku zuki (reverse punch) with the right arm. 5. Then turn and repeat on the opposite side. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYGR6bdgxRU

http://shotokankarateonline.com/uncategorized/direct-attack-as-a-means-to-engage-the-opponent/ In this video we will look at using direct attack to engage the opponent. The initial attack must be strong so as to generate a response from the opponent. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QffKPX3hqMA

Our Membership ~ https://www.shotokankarateonline.com/free-7-day-trial/ Free Shotokan Ebook ~ https://www.shotokankarateonline.com/blog/shotokan-ebook-free-download/ shotokan karate kihon training 4 Block Punch Combinations Stepping In this shotokan karate kihon training exercise we are working on four basic blocks, each one followed with a reverse punch (gyaku zuki). Although these techniques are classed as basic Shotokan Karate training, they are confusing, as after each gyaku zuki, the same arm then performs the next block, so there is a lot of arm switching involved. In this kihon exercise, we are working on lots of Shotokan Karate fundamentals. They are ~ Shomen and Hanmi Zenkutsu Dachi Gyaku Zuki 4 Basic blocks Leg driving, forwards and backwards. Keeping the same height throughout the techniques. Timing Breathing Kime The shotokan karate kihon training combinations we are practicing are ~ 1. Age Uke (upper block) Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch). 2. Soto Uke (outside block) Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch). 3. Uchi Uke (inside block) Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch). 4. Gedan Barai (downward block) Gyaku Zuki (reverse punch). Shotokan Karate Kihon Training Block Punch Combination ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-2YLhe9fAI