Japanese Karate is a straightforward style with a strong emphasis on straight line strikes such as the reverse punch, front kick, and sidekick.

America’s influence combines elements of all styles.

Watch this History Lesson

Knee Break

1. Power Jack Squat Jumps
2. 30-seconds Push-Ups
3. Knee Strike
4. 10 Push-ups
5. Balance Knee Strike
6. 1-2-3-4 CALL OUT
7. 1-2-3 Switch Knee
8. Machine Gun Round Kick
9. Joe Lewis-Knee-Strike-Defense (Pick 2 examples)
10. Grappling Stretch

Skills

review/teach all strikes in the mirror and then with a partner.

1. Review Palm Heel

2. 10 Front kicks from movement in the mirror

3. Review Knife Hand

10 Back kicks from movement in the mirror

4. “Review

10 Sidekicks from movement in the mirror

4. Review Spear Hand

10 Back Leg Round kicks from movement in the mirror

Review Monkey Paw

Teach Chicken Beak

Mitt Drills

 (One minute per side. 30-second rest. Three rounds)

1. 1-2 Drill

2. 1-2-3 Drill

3. 1-1-2-3-Weave

Cool Down
1. Form a circle with students facing the center

2. Alternating 3 Sets of 10 Push Ups  & 10 Toe Tapper Sit Ups

3. 5-Part Stretch