Children Karate Warm Ups
To be able to teach young children karate, the instructors will need to understand something about child development and structure the classes in such a way as to accommodate, compliment […]
Entries by Graz Prinsloo
Tekki Shodan – Kata & Bunkai – Shotokan Kata – Karin Prinsloo
Tekki Shodan is the first kata of Tekki series (shodan, nidan and sandan). The kata name literally means “Iron Horse Riding”. Interesting fact is that some researchers believe Tekki Shodan, […]
Heian Godan – Kata & Bunkai – Shotokan Kata – Karin Prinsloo
Heian Godan is the 5th and last kata in the Heian series and has 23 counts. It is perhaps the most athletic of the Heian series and visually very exciting. […]
Heian Yondan – Kata & Bunkai – Shotokan Kata – Karin Prinsloo
The fourth level Heian has 27 counts and has many similarities to Heian Nidan. The kata’s primary stance is kokutsu-dachi (back stance), but students first learning this kata must also […]
Heian Sandan – Important Points and Bunkai – Karin Prinsloo – Shotokan Kata
Heian Sandan is the third heian kata. In this video you will be taken through the kata step by step as well as learn important points and bunkai.
Heian Nidan – Important Points and Bunkai – Karin Prinsloo – Shotokan Kata
Heian Nidan is the second heian kata. In this video you will be taken through the kata step by step as well as learn important points and bunkai.
Heian Shodan – Important Points and Bunkai – Karin Prinsloo – Shotokan Kata
Heian Shodan is the first of the Heian kata and often the first kata you learn in a JKA or Shotokan dojo. Heian Shodan is accepted as the beginner kata. […]