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The Karate Block family covers traditional karate blocking techniques (uke waza, 受け技) — the formalised defensive system of Japanese and Okinawan karate that uses powerful, decisive arm movements to in...

Tsumasaki Geri is a front kick delivered with the tips of the toes as the striking surface, rather than the ball of the foot (chusoku) or instep (haisoku). [1] The toes are pulled tightly together and...

The Straight Leg Roundhouse Kick is delivered with the kicking leg kept straight (or nearly straight) throughout the entire circular arc, relying entirely on hip rotation for power rather than the typ...

Strikes delivered with an open hand, grouping the traditional striking surfaces of Okinawan and Japanese karate — the spear hand (nukite), palm heel (shotei / teisho), bent wrist (kakuto), arc hand (k...

Washide Uchi is a karate open-hand strike where all five fingertips are brought together into a single point, forming a shape resembling an eagle's beak or a bird's beak. [1] The tips of all five fing...

Japanese long staff (rokushakubo, approximately 6 feet) techniques including strikes, blocks, and sweeps from Okinawan kobudo and mainland traditions.

Defensive techniques using the long staff to intercept, redirect, or absorb incoming strikes.

Fundamental blocking technique using the shaft of the bo to intercept an incoming strike at mid-range.

Offensive striking techniques with the long staff, using both ends of the weapon in rotational and direct attacks.

Direct thrusting attack using the tip of the bo, driven forward in a straight line to the target.

Horizontal or sweeping strike delivered from the side, targeting the ribs, head, or legs.

Vertical downward strike delivered by raising the bo overhead and driving it straight down onto the target.

Low sweeping techniques using the bo to unbalance or trip the opponent by targeting the legs or feet.

Low circular sweep with the bo targeting the opponent's ankles or calves to destabilize their stance.