Brief Karate History

Muscular Tension

Basic Sparring Stance

Funakoshi’s Precepts

Shotokan’s Guiding Principles

Etiquette and Manners

Practice Partners

Basic Terms and Concepts

Uniforms, Belts, Ranks and

Titles History

The Practice of Bowing

Silent Meditation

Control Breathing

Pneumo-muscular Reflex

Use of the Hips

Snap and Thrust

Foot Movements

Body Positioning 

and Footwork

Breaking the Balance

Basic Techniques

Throwing Techniques

Patterns of 

Self-defense

Breaking One’s Fall

Basic Application of 

Kata

Technical Stand-up

Attack Prevention 

and Self-defense

Joint Locks

Striking Techniques

Breaking Test

Relaxed Alertness

Tactical Points

Stages of Engagement 

How to Control Your Fear

How to Receive and Attack

Karate Training - What to

Expect

Divergent Focus

Cool-down Exercises

Warm-up Exercises

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