Video: Shotokan Karate Basics Oi-zuki Stepping Punch by Linden John. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Kihon are fundamental drills done with full attention. The stepping punch trains posture, hip drive and focus with every repetition.
3 key details
- Pull the opposite fist back to the hip as you punch.
- Finish the step and punch at the same instant.
- Breathe out sharply on impact.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Stance holds (zenkutsu-dachi)
- 2:00Punch in place, slow
- 2:00Stepping punch, forward
- 2:00Stepping punch, backward
- 2:00Count-focused set with kiai
Safety
Keep your knees soft and aligned over your toes in stance.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
