Video: Karate: 9 Combinations to try in your next Kumite session by John Gardiner. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
You can practice sport karate combinations solo or with a partner holding pads. Rounds of linked techniques build speed, footwork and the habit of scoring cleanly.
3 key details
- Close the distance quickly and get back out.
- Keep the guard up between techniques.
- Finish every combination with balance.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Footwork bounce
- 2:00Two-technique combos
- 3:00Three-technique combos
- 2:00Combos with angle exits
- 1:00Leg stretch
Safety
Pad holders keep the pads close and steady.
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.
