Devastating Low Kicks

Okinawan Karate kata feature mostly low level kicks, in addition to implied kicks with stepping. The kicks work in conjunction with the hand movements to form the ’technique.’ Kicks may be delivered before the hands or after the hands, either way they are complicit in bringing the opponent into the strike, lock, or throw through ’kuzushi’ (unbalancing/destabalizing). These are dangerous techniques to practice with a partner and should only be attempted under the supervision of a knowledeable instructor. Interested in learning more? Here’s a link to our highly acclaimed “Devastating Low Kicks of Okinawan Karate“ DVD: