Video: Karate Kumite Stances & Footwork Tutorial! by Karate Dojo waKu. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Sport karate uses light, bouncing footwork to close and open distance explosively.
3 key details
- Bounce lightly on the balls of your feet.
- Explode in and out with one step.
- Hands stay ready to strike.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Bounce
- 2:00In-out steps
- 2:00Lateral steps
- 3:00Entry with reverse punch
- 1:00Calf stretch
Safety
Warm up ankles first.
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.
