Asai-ryu karate, Kihon: Up and down training #2, Gyaku zuki with one knee down position: Mumbai

浅井流空手・基本・片膝着きで逆突き・説明と実演・インド講習会 This is the second up and down Kihon training we have in Asai karate. The one I shared yesterday starts from kneeling down position (then kick). The ready position for today's training is regular Zenkutsu dachi with Gyaku zuki position with one arm. As you take a step forward, you need to get down to one leg kneel position. Simultaneously, execute Gyaku zuki. Then, you come up to the regular Zenkutsu height, which is the same as the ready position except the opposite side. The purpose of the yesterday kihon was to execute an attack from one kneel position and rise up. Today's technique is to lower your body and execute an attack at the end of the downward motion. Here again, take minimum 10 steps forward initially. Eventually, you want to increase the repetiton to 50 and 100. Key points: Timing is critical. The punch must happen right at the lowest point. The main power of this punch comes from downward motion of the body. Relax upper body, expecially the punching arm. You need to learn how to get down to one leg kneel posiition quickly. Note: You find the similar technique in the first move of Enpi. There are a few differences in this move and what I am sharing today. On the other hand, you still need to be able to drop down quickly as you execute the arm technique. You need to tighten the Seika tanden and inner thighs when you reach the lowest point. This action is necessary to prevent your knee to bang on to the floor. Additional training ideas: 1. Once you master this stepping forward, you can do the same stepping back. You will find it a little more challenging but this is an excellent exercise which you do not want to skip. 2. As I suggested yesterday, you can combine the techniques of yesterday and today. If you start from regular Zenkutsu dachi, the first you step forward and Gyaku zuki. The second count will be Mae geri from one leg kneel position and return to the regular Zenkutsu stance. 3. Try this combination stepping backward. 4. For the advanced practitioners, change the kick to Mawashi geri or Yoko keage. These two kicks are more challenging than Mae geri.