Video: 8 Minute Karate Punch Drill!｜Karate Workouts by Karate Dojo waKu. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
A continuous punching drill builds speed, endurance and form at the same time. Punch in steady sets while you keep your stance, hikite and breathing correct.
3 key details
- Pull the opposite hand back to the hip on every punch.
- Keep the shoulders down and relaxed.
- Keep up the pace without letting your form slip.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 1:00Shoulder warm-up
- 2:00Slow punches for form
- 3:00Speed sets
- 3:00Endurance sets
- 1:00Arm and chest stretch
Safety
Build speed gradually and stop if your shoulders ache.
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.
