Prepare the back foot correctly
This is important not only because it gives us the ability to push off into the side kick, but also in terms of knee joint safety. Turning the supporting foot before you push off is a good way to learn the healthy mechanics of the knee.
Click CC to see translators 4 Direction Punch (Saju Jirugi) and 4 Direction Block (Saju Makgi) and fundamental exercises for the beginner (white belt). They…
New Zealand Self Defence Syllabus 2008 2008 saw our first big re-design of the self-defence syllabus, incorporating mainly releases and locks. This was designed by…
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