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Awase zuki is done with simultaneous left and right seiken zuki punch

Musubi-Dachi  Put your heels together, open your toes at about 45degrees, put your arms alongside your body keep your back and neck straight tilt the pelvis upward, be fully present mentally breathe naturally but calmly

Bring your rear leg backwards with your foot at a 45degree angle, pull back your front leg with only the ball of your foot lightly touching the ground, keep a distance of maximum one shoulder width between the front and rear legs, your weight is 90% on the back leg and 10% on the front foot, keep your back and neck straight, tilt your pelvis upward, tense up your lower abdomen.

Renoji-Dachi is the position L feet. The heels are in the same line and, while the forward foot points towards the front, the backward one faces outwards, at an angle of 45degree in Renoji-Dachi the back and the head are in the same line, while the abdominals remain with some tension, and the hips and shoulders are aligned at the same level. The arms can be placed in a normal guard position.

Let's study the application and execution of Ura-Zuki or inverted punch in Karate. The Ura-Zuki or inverted punch close punch can be compared to a boxer's uppercut but to the body. The striking point is the front of your knuckles just like in any punch in karate.  

If you are not a Karateka then these are two of the essential Katas that must be learnt. Kept for close distance and also tight to the body. This punch is intended to attack an opponent up close and from the side. At the same time and depending on interpretation, it can be a dislocation of a shoulder, a finishing touch to a throw or a counter to the back of the head

  Two level double punch or mountain punch stance is zankutsu dachi this is the powerful punches one is head, and one is stomach punch body is 45degree angle

 Put your feet together at the heels and toes, put your arms alongside your body keep your back and neck straight tilt the pelvis upward be fully present mentally breathe naturally calmly. Heisoku dachi is the ready stance used in some kata it is similar to musubi dachi but the feet are kept together

Put your front foot in front of you at a 45degree angle bend your front knee so that it prevents you from seeing your front foot bend your rear leg put your rear foot is at a 45degree angle. keep a distance of approximately two shoulder width between your feet, distribute your weight evenly on both feet. keep your back and neck straight, tilt your pelvis upward tense up your lower abdomen. Fudo dachi is a rooted stance that looks pretty much like a combination of Zenkutsu-dachi and kiba-dachi contrary to sanchi-dachi another rooted stance it's not ideal for mobility

Kiba-dachi is a fundamental position of Karate that not only used to practice basic strikes like the seikentsuki, but that can be integrated into self-defense or kumite practice as well. This is a very strong stance for defending against side attacks. Feet are about two shoulder widths apart, toes are facing forward lower your center of gravity by bending your knees forward, push your knees towards the outside keep your back and neck straight tilt your pelvis upward distribute your body weight equally on both legs.

Bring your rear leg backwards with your foot at a 45 degree angle, keep your front leg in front of you with your foot pointing forward, keep a distance of approximately one and a half  shoulder width between your feet, distribute your weight to 70% on the back foot and 30% on the front foot keep your back and neck straight till your pelvis upward, tense up your lower abdomen.

Put your front foot in front of you bend your front knee so that it prevents you from seeing your front foot, extend your rear leg and push the ground with it, your rear foot is a 15degree angle, Keep a distance of approximately two shoulder width between your feet, keep both legs are about shoulder width apart, distribute your weight to 60% on the front leg and 40% on the back leg, keep your back and neck straight, till your pelvis upward tense up your lower abdomen.

As the name suggests, this is the same block as Gedan Juji-Uke but going high instead of low. Begin in the same starting position, then send your fists upward, crossing your wrists at the end of the technique.  Blocking kicks isn't easy, but this technique can be used to stop ax kicks or downward hammer strikes to the head.

  This cross block begins with both fists at the hips as if you were preparing for a punch. Instead of punching at your opponent, your punches go downward crossing your wrists at the end of the technique.  Like Gedan-Barai, your fists will end up a few inches in front of your thighs. with the right timing, you can catch your attacker's fist or foot between your fist, then open and rotate one of your hands to grab it.

  Kakiwake-Uke is a specialized move for breaking front chokes or lapel grabs. To perform a Kakiwake-uke start with your hands on your hips next pull your elbows forward raising your hands up along your centerline to head level, just like a double uppercut.  Finally turn your wrists to the outside, pointing your heads out and up at a 45 angle. pull your hands down and to the outside at a 45 angle, looking the opponent's wrists with your shuto.

 This is the same basic block as the Uchi-uke, but with the help of your other hand. Perform it with the same movement as the Uchi-uke. At the same time bring your other fist against the elbow of your blocking hand to reinforce the block let your hips generate the power for this block. The concept of the Morote-uke is that one arm blocks off and the other reinforces the block As with the Uchi-uke a horizontal movement of the front elbow is necessary to completely cover the Chudan area. The supporting arm should press the defensive arm in time before the contact with the attacking arm has taken place so that the defensive arm can benefit from the strength of both.

This is a double block that consists of an inside forearm block to defend against a punch and kick. Either block can alternatively serve as a strike. The arms cross in front of the solar plexus wielding outward before they meet their targets. Kosa uke is the different block, one hand Gedan-Barai and other hand is Uchi-Uke and hands close to release

 Your starting position should be a kokutsu dachi any other training stance. your hands should be on your right side to left side before your first block  your first block should be move to the again left side to right side block this block is very speed and strength block

Start by crossing your forearms your blocking hand is by your opposed ear and your other hand is in front of you move your blocking hand to the front to meet the attack. Keep your fingers together aligned with your elbow.  Your block should be complete when it reaches the limit of your body. The tip of your fingers should be at the shoulder level at a 90% angle do the same on the other side.

  This is called lower block (Gedan Barai) outward block begins with your fist by The opposite ear, sweeping down to defend against low attacks, This is one of the primary blocks you'll learn for how to block a attack.  four basic blocks Age-uke, Uchi-uke, Soto-uke, Gedan-Barai with the left hand you'll begin by your right ear. straighten your arm down to finish with your fist a few inches in front of your thigh your fist should be facing your body and you take the blow on your pinky side forearm bone