Karate Mechanics for Kumite[Sparring] 2 – Basic Footwork

This is the 2nd lesson to get started with Karate Kumite. For the 1st lesson, check out Karate Mechanics for Kumite[Sparring] 1 – Basic Stance.

Stepping forward:
The front foot moves forward as the back leg pushes. Then the back foot moves forward to the basic stance.

Stepping back:
The back foot moves back as the front leg pushes. Then the front foot moves back to the basic stance.

Stepping right:
The right foot moves to the right as the left leg pushes. Then the left foot moves right to the basic stance.

Stepping left:
The left foot moves to the left as the right leg pushes. Then the right foot moves left to the basic stance.

Stay tuned for more basics on karate kumite.

For the previous lessons, click below;
Karate Mechanics for Kumite[Sparring] 1 – Basic Stance

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