How to Do a Hook Sweep For Use in Karate Kumite

By Jason R Stanley

The first time I got swept as a result of a hook sweep, I wondered "What the heck was that?"

It seemed that the rug had been pulled from under me and I had no option but to break my fall. Of course my opponent immediately took advantage and nailed me with a punch to the chest as I hit the deck. As I lay there I remember thinking "I've got to learn how to do that, fast!"

So what is a hook sweep exactly?

A hook sweep isn't a regular leg sweep where you make contact with the sole of your foot just behind your opponent's ankle. Nor is it a high sweep where you take your opponent's legs out around the knees. Instead, think of your leg as a fishing hook, where you tilt your foot up at the ankle and bend your toes back towards your shin to form the hook.

The idea is to hook your opponent's front leg at the ankle and pull up and away from them by lifting your knee high to your chest. It's a great karate kumite technique.

Picture your opponent with their LEFT leg forward and you with your RIGHT leg forward. Now slide forward to the outside of their front foot, pivot your body and slip your front foot behind their ankle so your instep/shin is making contact with the back of their calf/ankle. Now that the hook is in place, just lift your knee to your chest as you pull their leg away from them.

Ideally for this sweep to work best, your opponent should have most of their weight on their FRONT foot. It also works best against defensive fighters as setting up the technique usually involves YOU being the INITIATOR. It is possible however to use it against attackers immediately after your counter punch, which should take them by surprise!

The perfect time to do it as a SINGLE TECHNIQUE is when facing a weak opponent who simply doesn't move. Just move across the gap and scoop your opponent's front leg as described above and as they fall down be sure to finish with a well placed technique.

Against advanced fighters you'll have to use your hook sweep as part of an attacking combination where you distract with something else and then finish with the hook sweep.

Stuck for ideas? It's easy to come up with combinations...

Just SUBSTITUTE the hook sweep in place of a kick in your favorite combos. Before you know it you'll have 3 or 4 good ones to use in your next karate kumitesession!

Because the hook sweep isn't a traditional sweep it's the reason it works so well. It's a great technique and once you learn how to do it, you'll score more points than you ever imagined. Ever since I got swept that first time I knew I had to master this technique for myself, and now it's one of my favorites and I'm sure will be one of yours too.

Jason Stanley is an international competitor and instructor holding the rank of yondan (4th dan). He has competed in karate kumite for more than 20 years. Sensei Stanley is also the author of Fighting Secrets Revealed and the KarateTips Newsletter that shares loads of useful training tips, ideas and concepts. ----------------------------------------------------------------- For more Karate Moves, see www.bestmartialartsource.com.

Karate Lessons - The Way to Self-Mastery

By Spioros Arena

Blocking techniques are essential to karate and are always included in karate lessons. Some of these important techniques are explained below. It is not the Karate man's intent to look for trouble, so if he can act defensively and block a blow, he will do so willingly.

Defense Against a Low Right Hook
This cunning opponent wants to outfox you. So he feints with a high left, to throw you off guard, and comes in with a low right hook. This is a tough one to defend because you must outwit or anticipate the strategy. What should you do? Defend against the high left or the low right hook? An unwritten law in Karate is to play it smart and safe... you defend against both blows! Yes, as he feints with the left, you raise your right hand to cover your face. When the "surprise" right comes your way, you slash down on his wrist with the outer edge of your left hand, but hard! Even if you can't stop both blows, you will have slowed down the impact at least.

Defense Against a Kick
Your opponent has a kick-and it's coming your way. He sends a mean left foot to your groin. How do you defend? Quickly you swing the fist of your left hand diagonally downward to deflect the kick.

Defense Against Attack to the Face
A very successful defense against an attack to the face or stomach is called the X-Defense. You can block upwards against an attack, or downward to defend against a blow to your groin.

The X-Defense is so named because the arms form an X. This is comparatively easy to master. Remember to leave your hands open; this gives you an opportunity to grasp your opponent's wrist or thumbs in a counterattack.

Peek-A-Boo Defense Against Two Fisted Attack
Occasionally a foe might try to overpower you with a double fisted attack, or try to grab your coat lapels and throw you to the ground. A good blocking technique against this aggression is called the Peek-A-Boo defense. You put up both fists in front of your face, knuckles pointed outward, elbows should be pointed downward. You peek over the fists. In this way, your adversary has a small, concentrated target to shoot at-yet you are able to observe his every move.

Hook Defense Against a Blow to the Ear
Your opponent likes to box things, especially your ears. He throws a sharp overhead left to the side of your head. A quick and easy defense is called the Hook Defense and is generally studied in karate lessons. You bend your right elbow sharply and swing the forearm back with your wrist almost cupping your ear. You have successfully thwarted the overhead punch with your wrist. You then seize your foe's upper sleeve and yank downward. Follow through with a left smash to the face or solar plexus.

Sweep Defense Against a Back Handed Jab
Here is a relatively easy defense that requires a minimum of energy. Your enemy tries to strike you with a back handed fist; you quickly sweep aside the blow with your palm or wrist. He's thrown off balance, and you're ready to throw him for a loop.

Sweep Down Defense Against Blow to Groin
Your opponent tries to strike you in the stomach or groin. The correct defense is the Sweep Down Block. Similar to the Sweep Defense mentioned previously except that the opponent's hand is pressed or swept downward and away.

Scoop Defense Against a Leg Attack
You face your foe. He sends a leg thrust toward your groin. You use the Scoop Defense to stop it. Briefly, you scoop the leg in mid-air and jerk it up, away from the target. The enemy is thrown off balance.

Sleeve Defense Against a General Attack
In Karate you must take every fair advantage at your disposal. The Sleeve Defense is simple but an effective blocking technique. Seize your adversary's coat lapel, sleeve, tie, shirt, etc. and divert the full force of his thrust, thereby helping to throw him off balance.

Pay close attention during Karate lessons, know these techniques and you will be successful more often than not.

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Japanese Karate - A Warrior's Spirit

By Spioros Arena

You may never need to use any of the strokes and maneuvers learned in Japanese Karate to defend yourself against surprise attack. After all, a mastery of Karate tactics is only insurance in such emergencies and any study and practice of it is certainly worth your while. But there is a dividend-a bonus value that goes beyond its purely defensive role. By practicing Karate you also contribute to good health.

Karate involves many body movements, which while not strenuous or fatiguing, nevertheless tend to build muscular tone and also limber up the body in general. Like other forms of exercise, Karate also stimulates the circulation, causing oxygen-rich blood to reach all body organs. It is a well known fact that this exercise makes for general well-being.

Science now knows that the physically active person is less prone to infection. He actually catches fewer colds and builds up body resistance to many diseases. He enjoys more vigor, more vitality. He looks younger and feels younger. He is more alert and has that gleam of youth in his eyes and complexion. It goes without saying that a person is more attractive to the opposite sex and is usually more successful in business when he looks and acts young.

When you are healthy you are actually younger. Many men of 30 are actually older, naturally speaking, than some active men of 50 or more. A person leading an inactive, sedentary life has far less life expectancy, whereas an active, physically powerful man prolongs his life expectancy, all other things being equal. But most important of all, he enjoys better health, greater agility and extends that feeling of youthful energy right into the twilight years of his life.

Certainly this is a bonus feature well worth while in your practice of Karate. But it can only be achieved if you practice the art. Karate can also be an excellent sport that will bring you much pleasure in the years to come. Naturally the Code of Courtesy applies here with greater force than in meting out blows to an enemy. Care must always be exercised not to cripple an antagonist.

Performing Japanese Karate among friends can be a very rewarding experience. Some of the maneuvers bring such lightning results as to cause amazement even among the most blase person. It certainly wins admiration and a Karate man's reputation has a way of spreading. Women, especially, admire and respect a Karate expert, whether he's tall and muscular or small and puny. They look upon him as they would a war hero. But there is a satisfaction even greater -it is that inner feeling of security and strength that you'll have for the rest of your life.

Gone are the feelings of inadequacy. No longer need you face humiliation. Your manhood is confirmed to yourself. You actually win new confidence in yourself and this can well be translated to other endeavors, whether social or business.

Naturally, to become proficient in Karate you must devote yourself to it. Merely reading a book will not make you an expert. You must practice, practice, practice! After a while you will find that you actually have mastered most of the strokes and tactics. Karate is not difficult at all. You can actually memorize the various maneuvers in weeks, and you can really make use of them in little or no time.

There's a vast difference in being a rank amateur and an expert. What you want to be is up to you. Let us say, however, that the time you devote to this centuries-old art will pay you back ten fold in added protection, extra energy and fuller enjoyment of life.

If you approach Japanese Karate as though it were a mere chore, your progress will be slowed. But if you take it as a sport-as an enjoyable pastime-it will turn out to be not work but fun. And your progress will be greater. Yes, you must love the art, stay with it, make it a fun-hobby. Then will you be amazed how advanced you can become-even in 3 or 4 short months!

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How Families Are Positively Influenced by Martial Arts

By Ava Belinda

It is well-known that martial arts do good to the health. In these days, more and more people tend to take these arts as an entertainment as well as an improvement in overall health.

These arts have many forms, such as karate, jujitsu, tae kwon do and judo. Different form has different discipline. You should take the one which is right for you. Finding the right form will do your great good. Once you find the right one, you need to stick to it. You will find that your overall health has significantly improved after a few weeks.

Nowadays, more and more families have enrolled in the training center to learn these arts. Parents and children come to the training center together. Martial arts is beneficial to parents and their children in many ways. Firstly, it can enhance the intimacy between parents and children while improving fitness.In these days, most parents are busy with their work and have little time to play with their kids. In this way, parents and children can not only improve their fitness but also the relationship.

Secondly, many parents find the programs are useful in assisting children since most martial arts programs focus on defense skills. Instead of teaching children to become aggressive, these arts provide the children with the necessary skills to ward off the school bully through a powerful mind and body connection. This is especially true for children who are generally considered to be unassertive.

Thirdly, These arts have many benefits in terms of psychological help. They have a profound impact on children and adults. The majority of children lack the ability to focus and concentrate. Martial arts, through repetition and structure, provide some structure and focus to the student's life.

The benefits of martial arts is unlimited. I just mention a few. Act now and you can enjoy these benefits right now.

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Karate is an Excellent Sport

By Karen Peralta

The sport of karate masters the soul, causing it to be more perfect and disciplined. It not only teaches you how to fight; it teaches you how to think, behave and act as well. My husband is a seventh degree black belt, among his other martial arts proclivities, and in six months I made it as far as a blue belt.

I have basically used my karate training twice in my real life. I used it to halt a black bear attack in the mountains of Washington State, and to foil two house burglars. For that, my husband has given me an honorary fourth degree black belt, primarily because I was also able to demonstrate a very good flying kick as well after some practice. He took only six months to get his seventh degree black belt, which also required that he actually catch in his hand an arrow as it was fired only one hundred feet away from him.

He and I survived, and you will too if you go ahead and take karate and other martial arts. Like I said, they can be useful in real life. For example, in the case of the bear attack, I used the "wall" stance they teach you in class. Maybe I should tell you about class first.

You enter a large room called a "dojo" with the other karate students. Next, a teacher or several teachers, called "sensei," may confront you. They taught me the wall right away, for example, by being a wall of power that kii-iid (yelled loudly) at me. It frightened me - but got me more used to the concept of becoming what they described as "a potential killing machine." I decided right away to never use my karate to hurt others, unless I was severely under attack and could get away with it without hurting any innocent parties (such as myself). You don't have to be heroic - I'm quite the physical coward myself.

The sensei really put me through my paces, and when I learned "the wall," I learned how to spread my legs and plant my feet with my knees over them, so that I became an invincible wall, with no one being able to push me over. This worked great during the bear attack. I used it to communicate a firmness of purpose, which the bear listened to. Then he demonstrated back that he was tougher than me. So I then signaled him that I wouldn't fight him in a respectful manner. Being intelligent, this black bear then simply turned and walked away satisfied that he had won the argument. So he didn't run down the cliff further and attack anyone else. We both won that day thanks to karate, and nobody was hurt.

In the case of the house burglary, karate gave me the strength of mental purpose and character to confront the burglars with what they were really doing and how they were terrorizing the home owner at whose house they were caught. The two burglars were astonished that I had any such courage to confront them. I only yelled at them and never used any real karate, and thus nobody was injured. The two burglars left and didn't come back to bother the home owner. Karate had won the day - once again.

In my husband's case, he was the proverbial 98 pound weakling until he learned a wide variety of martial arts, including karate, from a single master who personally trained him. The next time he was in a fight, after his training, he laid a bully who was menacing his life completely low. Nobody has ever taken him down in a fight since, even though he has been threatened with both guns and knives - nobody.

Therefore, you should learn karate or martial arts, which contains as wide of a variety of styles as the countries they now come from: aikido, kung fu or gung fu, karate, judo, kendo, and hundreds if not thousands of schools from Japan, China, Korea and Brazil. Pick a style, any style, see what's at your local dojo, and once you take up this wonderful sport - practice, practice, practice. It will teach you great discipline and knowledge of your own power. Try it and see, and you won't be sorry about the results. Like me and my husband, it might even save your life someday.

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Chinese Martial Arts Weapons

By Matthew Proctor

Martial arts weapons come in all shapes and sizes. Their origins fall in cultures and regions spanning the globe; generally, where man exists so too do martial arts weapons. These weapons are the implements of man's early wars, they come from a time before firearms were readily available for purchase at the local department store, and they come from a time before the department store.

When most think of the definition of martial arts weapon a few things are brought to mind. The first would be a martial artist. Usually one thinks of a Chinese Monk or Bruce Lee type character when thinking of the martial arts. After all, even though martial art forms come from a vast variety of cultures and backgrounds the term has taken on an Eastern root. It is believed that the Ancient Chinese were the first martial artists and this is why we think of them before anyone else when discussing martial arts weapons.

Chinese martial artists use a variety of weapon types but there are a few famous ones that stand out above the rest. The Shaolin monks prefer using a variety of bladed weapons like the straight sword or single headed spear. They also were keen to use the nunchakus, two blunt short sticks attached in the middle by a strong rope or chain. The meteor hammer is one of the more exotic weapons of the Shaolin monks. It is a rope of chain with two heavy steel balls attached to either end that can be whipped at an opponent by controlling and manipulating momentum.

The cartoon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a great example for Chinese martial arts weapons. The turtle characters each wield a different weapon and they are all from the ancient Chinese. There is the straight sword of Leonardo, though occasionally it can be called a Katana, the Bo staff of Donatello, the nunchakus of Michelangelo, and the Sai of Rafeal. Their master splinter named the turtles after old European painters but trained them in the weapons of the ancient Chinese and Japanese.

Most of the weapons were originally farming implements. The Chinese and Japanese developed their martial arts forms in secret while working the fields for the tyrannical governments. The nunchakus were originally used to till crops and the Oar was used for paddling boats. These weapons could be played off as farming implements until it was time to attack and this was a helpful advantage in over throwing ancient governments.

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The Way of the Warrior - Martial Arts and Fighting Styles From Around the World by Chris Crudelli

By Alain Burrese

The first thing that stands out with Chris Crudelli's new book "The Way of the Warrior: Martial Arts and Fighting Styles From Around the World" is the stunning photographs throughout the entire volume of this coffee table sized visual smorgasbord of martial arts from around the world. It is fascinating to browse and marvel at the wonderful pictures that fill almost every page of this oversized 360 page tomb of martial art information and splendor.

This magnificent visual guide to the martial arts is divided into seven sections, with each section focusing on the indigenous and imported styles synonymous with a particular geographical region. These sections include: India and South Asia; China and East Asia; Southeast Asia and Oceania; Japan and Okinawa; Europe; Africa, Middle East and Central Asia; and finally The Americas. In these seven sections there are descriptions of more than 300 fighting styles. Included are the obvious well known martial arts such as Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, and Aikido. But also included are little know obscure arts like Aki Kiti, Ba Ji Quan, Mizongyi, Taekyon, Banshay, and many others. The book is truly a fascinating look at more martial art styles than most people ever realized existed. Pictures range from ancient drawings, old photographs, and modern photos of stunning displays of martial prowess with fascinating backdrops. There are action shots from competitions and martial art demonstrations as well as those from training sessions and ancient training halls and temples. I can't stress enough what a visual feast this book is for the martial art enthusiast.

The text includes descriptions of the various fighting styles as well as notes on key players in the arts history as well as modern masters. The book illustrates key weapons the various styles are known for and describes the main principles and theories behind the styles. Obviously, due to how the book is organized, the country and culture of each style is also provided. These descriptions are brief, but make for a very interesting overview of the arts to accompany the great photographs.

Scattered among the descriptions and colorful pictures are quotes that capture the spirit of the various arts and warriors who devised them and helped shape the styles into not only methods of fighting but for many a way of life. I was glad to see one of my favorite quotes from Karate Master Gichin Funakoshi, "The ultimate goal of karate lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of the character of its participants."

This book is truly a work of art and a wealth of information. It could easily take a place on the coffee table of any martial artist, or a professional lobby or school front for anyone who practices the arts. And it is definitely a marvelous addition to any martial art library. I sincerely thank Chris Crudelli for putting such a book together. I highly recommend this for all martial artists and those who follow the warrior's path.

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Martial Art Karate

by Fred P. Nichols

There are many different styles of martial arts and by far the most popular is the martial art Karate. What sets the martial art Karate apart from the rest is how and why it was developed. It developed out the basic necessity of survival by peaceful people and became a way of life. Karate became a formalized martial art that developed in Okinawa as a way of defending a culture against armed warriors.

The martial art Karate in its purest form is an art of weaponless self-defense. It is comprised of punches, kicks, and strikes executed in circular or linear thrusting and striking motions. Combining these techniques with proper breathing and body position, forming animal like stances, Karate becomes a self-defense system worthy of defending against an armed or unarmed assailant or assailants.

With roots dating back to China, Karate emerged as a martial art capable of withstanding any adversarial challenge. Many of the techniques and self-defense philosophies within the Okinawan fighting systems came from the original form of Shaolin Kung Fu. The people of Okinawa did make minor changes to concentrate on power that would focus on inflicting injuries to opponents wearing armor.

Since Karate develops around the strengths of a practitioner some techniques were modified from original Kung Fu techniques to adapt to the physique of the Okinawan people and terrain of Okinawa.

Most martial arts have many essential aspects that make up the respective systems. Karate maintains the nine original essential aspects brought from China. Not many Karate practitioners know about these aspects nor do they practice all of them. The nine aspects of Karate are:

• Breathing
• Striking Vital Areas
• Pressure Points
• Joint Locks
• Grappling
• Pain Control
• Throwing and Sweeping
• Choking
• Counters to all the above aspects

Through Okinawan Kata (forms) and drilling of basic techniques these aspects are practiced and perfected. Within the Okinawan kata most of theses techniques are hidden movements. With some techniques just too dangerous to practice on another human being some of these nine essential aspects have been neglected, put aside, or just forgotten. Most Karate practitioners only concentrate on two or three of these.

The uniqueness of the martial art Karate is the powerful strikes a practitioner can deliver to an adversary. Through countless hours of training Karate practitioners develop physical and mental strengths that seem super human in nature.

A benefit from practicing the martial art Karate is that it builds extremely strong bodies. A practitioner not only develops strength in the body, but the mind as well. This keeps the Karate practitioner young and healthy.

Modern day Karate has evolved into a mixture of many martial arts. Traditionally, there were only two types of kicks - the back kick and the front kick. Today you find just about every type of kick within Karate, which more than likely was influenced by sport Karate. Karate was never intended to be a sport, but only for use in life or death confrontations.

Sport Karate evolved as a way for practitioners to test their skills against other martial artists. The first karate tournaments awarded points for a kill strike or blow. Today points are awarded for tagging the opponent, and in many cases these techniques in sport Karate lack power.

Understand one thing about the martial art Karate, the techniques practiced and if executed properly can deliver tremendous power making it an effective self-defense system for anybody regardless of their size and gender.

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Three Martial Arts Moves You Absolutely Need to Know!

by Steve Gib

So what are some of the best kept secrets in terms of martial arts moves? I will explore and show you some great moves and tips to get the most from your martial arts training and make you an even better, stronger and faster fighter!

Martial arts moves #1 - The groin kick. You can use as many various ways as inflicting damage to the groin as possible, and it is not limited to the kick. You can grab, pull, twist, punch, elbow, stomp, even bite. It's a sensitive area on the male body and doing anything to injure it will work.

Martial arts moves #2 - The eye gouge. When I did extensive training in Jeetkunedo Concepts my instructor forced us to realize that the eye gouge can be more devastating then a punch to the face. If you can shove a finger into his eye socket and cause some serious damage by all means do it. When you see a UFC fighter get eye gouged they take a 5 minute break. Obviously it works so use it!

Martial arts moves #3 - Kick to the kneecap. If you can break through an attackers kneecap you can permanently damage him, and stop the attack from progressing. using this technique you want to visualize yourself kicking through the knee joint. If you can drop a bad guy on the ground and have him squeeling in pain like a baby pig, you've just finished and won the fight!

Try to memorize and implement those three different techniques I outlined above. They are good techniques to incorporate into your training regimen.

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Some Facts & Tips About Karate Schools!

By Steve Gib

I plan on exposing some flaws and some good accurate points about the different types and styles of karate schools that are probably out there in your town or city. Not all of these dojos are created equally however.



I want to share some advice on martial arts and karate schools so you can get the best self defense training for your dollar and get accurate skills. There are a few misconceptions floating around on what makes a good school.



One myth is that the school with the most trophies doesn't mean much considering the dojo can give their students trophies or just because the student chooses to keep his trophy at the dojo doesn't mean anything compared to reality self defense.



You don't want to fall into the trap of mcdojo karate schools that limit active aggressive sparring until three belts ahead of white is silly and nonsense. You should be sure there is active sparring in the karate school you decide to look into.



Another thing you want to consider is how long the teachers have been teaching and being a blackbelt. A blackbelt karate school instructor with multiple dans on a black belt ensures that you will be learning accurately from a certified instructor.



Another active thing you can do is interviewing your soon to be karate school teacher on why he should teach you and what he has learned himself. You want a teacher that encourages active and aggressive sparring even if it's sport based!



Whatever you do make sure you make the right pick in choosing a karate school!



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Shin-toshi – Best Kept Martial Arts Secret

By Kevin Cundick

Mickey N. Fisher founded Shin-Toshi more than 25 years ago, in 1963. This precedes Bruce Lee’s development of Jeet Kun Do by six months. Mr. Fisher began his training in karate with the Korean Art of Tae Kwon Do. He received his first degree black belt from Jhoon Rhee. Mr. Rhee awarded Mr. Fisher his black belt despite the fact that his immediate instructor objected because he personally witnessed Mr. Fisher’s skill.

Mr. Fisher was America’s first teenage black belt. He first attained a first-degree black belt from Jhoon Rhee in 1962. Mr. Fisher continued his training in martial-arts with advanced degrees in Moo Duk Kwon, Kenpo and some other styles. Mr. Fisher’s highest degree, a 9th Degree Black Belt, is in Shin-Toshi Karate and Chung Do Kwan Take Kwon Do.

Mike Burke who was and is a student of Mr. Fisher’s owns and operates the Utah Karate Institute in Northern Utah and is the second highest ranking martial artist in Shin-Toshi. He has attained the rank of 5th degree black belt. Mr. Burke has been teaching Karate for more than 20 years and oversees the International Shin-Toshi federation with Mr. Fisher.

Learn more about the Utah Karate Institute at http://www.karateshin-toshi.com. Mr. Burke is one of the best instructors for both children (approximately 8 yoa and older, ability to know left from right) and adults alike.

Kevin Cundick is a student of Shin-Toshi Karate with Mr. Mike Burke at the Utah Karate Institute. Kevin also operates and maintains the Best Martial Arts Source at http://www.bestmartialartsource.com or Shin Toshi Karate.