A great stance to practice that can be a good foundation for all other stances is horse riding stance from Tekki/Nihanshi kata Great for building strength in the legs and firm foundation 👍
Really like your practical and applicable videos. Any suggestions for a person who began training in Karate on his early 40's (now 50), body throughly beat, and who has acquired two injuries since (achilles torn and ruptured c4).
I'd like to see similar - currently out of action with piriformis syndrome. First flared up about a year ago (a year into my shotokan adventure, after grading for 6th kyu) and has flared up again after increasing training intensity for a 5th kyu grading I was hoping to do. I've always struggled with working up to the 'classic' karate mobility drills so a 'beginner's guide' would be a great thing to see. Also more info on how the stances and stretches should feel would be great - oftentimes it becomes a case of just 'sitting in' the stretch/stance as John mentions early on in the video. Good luck with your injuries and recovery!
Great video! I was looking for this with my grading on the 30th! Have you ever considered using the Hevy app for your resistance training? It would be really cool to see your routine and follow you on the platform. I watched your weight program video - really helpful. Im on a deload week and im trying to build a programme for my next cycle - would love any tips you have for how to get jacked and build functional strength :D
@@jkgardiner Just started on it - ditched the pen and notepad - its super handy for getting data on your no. sets, volume, and trends over time. Thanks so much for the response! I'll be keeping en eye out for the notifications. Hope the Ireland trip is great!
Sir is it possible to build muscles with high rep basic bodyweight exercises like in india wrestler do 200-500 hindu pushups and they have good muscle so it is possible to build muscle with high reps bodyweight exercises?
I've never understood why the foot of the back leg is down when punching, as opposed to Up like inBoxing. The only thing it does is lose reach and power. What is the explanation given in karate textbooks? As soon as they spar it's Up, naturally, or else they can't reach each other dynamically
I agree with you, the way I would justify it is that it’s more about punching as a counter attack, sitting onto the back foot and driving through as the opponent comes forwards.. however I believe the heel coming up and allowing the hip to move more freely is better.
It's for basics. Essentially to learn how to develop that driving power from the ground, to hip to the punch. Afterward that power can be produced from a more relaxed position in kumite.
my sensei always says the ankles are the base of everything in Karate. Thank you for these exercises sensei John.
The ankle one is golden. I really need to improve that
Thanks, John. Great demo and video again. Very well explained.
Always learning new details in your videos. Thank you so much. 😊
Thank you 🥋- definitely will continue to work on these exercises… brilliant video again!!
Always learning greater details on your karate videos and the calf muscle exercises seems something I should try.
Very good video as always, many thanks !
My observation is that if you do it and your height becomes half, you're in the shotokan kata stance.
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@dumitriuflorentina6137 In Kumite, I do it properly. In Kata, I do it deep. A lot deep.
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There is a valid reason for stances Ian Abernathy book or website explains them perfectly
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A great stance to practice that can be a good foundation for all other stances is horse riding stance from Tekki/Nihanshi kata
Great for building strength in the legs and firm foundation 👍
Squats have a advantage
I have found that the ATG 0 program has really helped my stances. It concentrates on ankles and knee strength.
Really like your practical and applicable videos. Any suggestions for a person who began training in Karate on his early 40's (now 50), body throughly beat, and who has acquired two injuries since (achilles torn and ruptured c4).
I'd like to see similar - currently out of action with piriformis syndrome. First flared up about a year ago (a year into my shotokan adventure, after grading for 6th kyu) and has flared up again after increasing training intensity for a 5th kyu grading I was hoping to do. I've always struggled with working up to the 'classic' karate mobility drills so a 'beginner's guide' would be a great thing to see. Also more info on how the stances and stretches should feel would be great - oftentimes it becomes a case of just 'sitting in' the stretch/stance as John mentions early on in the video. Good luck with your injuries and recovery!
Great video! I was looking for this with my grading on the 30th! Have you ever considered using the Hevy app for your resistance training? It would be really cool to see your routine and follow you on the platform.
I watched your weight program video - really helpful. Im on a deload week and im trying to build a programme for my next cycle - would love any tips you have for how to get jacked and build functional strength :D
Thank you, I’ve actually not heard of that app, I use a pen and a notebook to track mine!
I’m planning on doing a few more videos in the gym soon 👍🏼
@@jkgardiner Just started on it - ditched the pen and notepad - its super handy for getting data on your no. sets, volume, and trends over time.
Thanks so much for the response! I'll be keeping en eye out for the notifications. Hope the Ireland trip is great!
@ thank you 🙏🏼I’ll try to get some content from here in Ireland as well
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Sir is it possible to build muscles with high rep basic bodyweight exercises like in india wrestler do 200-500 hindu pushups and they have good muscle so it is possible to build muscle with high reps bodyweight exercises?
Sir what do you suggest if is it ok to just train in 8-12 (hypertrophy) rep range or I should train in 3-5 (strength) rep range also?
I've never understood why the foot of the back leg is down when punching, as opposed to Up like inBoxing. The only thing it does is lose reach and power. What is the explanation given in karate textbooks? As soon as they spar it's Up, naturally, or else they can't reach each other dynamically
I agree with you, the way I would justify it is that it’s more about punching as a counter attack, sitting onto the back foot and driving through as the opponent comes forwards.. however I believe the heel coming up and allowing the hip to move more freely is better.
It's for basics. Essentially to learn how to develop that driving power from the ground, to hip to the punch. Afterward that power can be produced from a more relaxed position in kumite.