Karin Prinsloo – Karate Blog

6th Dan Japanese Karate Association – A Instructor B Examiner B Judge – Australia Karate Federation Accredited Coach – AKF State Level Referee

Supplementary Karate Trainig

    Dynamic Karate Arm Training

    In 2007 I decided to do a training DVD to share drills that I myself used to train as well as my students at Pinetown JKA Karate Institute based in Durban South Africa. A large part of our training includes explosive power training so we called the series of drills Dynamic Karate Training. I am repackaging and releasing this series on my YouTube channel.

    In this video, we focus on dynamic arm strength. Here are three exercises bearing the overload principle in mind. An environment is created in which your arms absorb more than what they would normally and in doing that they grow faster and stronger.

      1. Punching bag pushups
      2. Lever pushups
      3. Split Squat Punches

    I would love to hear your comments below. Subscribe to my channel and receive an email to notify you of new videos as soon as they are available. Happy training OSS.

    Dynamic Karate Leg Training

    Jumping Drills

    In 2007 I decided to do a training DVD to share drills that I myself used to train as well as my students at Pinetown JKA Karate Institute based in Durban South Africa. A large part of our training includes explosive power training so we called the series of drills Dynamic Karate Training. I am repackaging and releasing this series on my YouTube channel.

    In this video, we focus on dynamic arm strength. Here are three exercises bearing the overload principle in mind. An environment is created in which your arms absorb more than what they would normally and in doing that they grow faster and stronger.

      1. Punching bag pushups
      2. Lever pushups
      3. Split Squat Punches

    I would love to hear your comments below. Subscribe to my channel and receive an email to notify you of new videos as soon as they are available. Happy training OSS.

    Dynamic Karate Agility Training

    Ladder Drills

    Ladder drills don’t only add an exciting component to a karate class, but help develop vitally important skills for any karate-ka namely agility, foot speed and balance.
    Agility is the ability to change the position of the body quickly and with control. This helps karate-ka evade an attack and counter, change angles of attack or defend and counter against multiple assailants.
    Balance is the ability to retain the centre of mass above the base of support when stationary (static balance) or moving (dynamic balance).
    Any karate-ka will know the importance of agility and balance. How to improve this:

      1.  Practice kihon, kata and kumite.
      2.  Try over emphasize agility and balance requirements with high repetition e.g. ladder drills.

    Tip: When performing patterns on the ladder, try and simulate karate technique e.g. Arms in the correct fighting position, legs in a fighting stance kamae where possible.
    Over and above benefits: Cognitive: Improved concentration, vigilance and memory. Muscular: quicker muscle contraction, joint stability, improved cardio. And lastly, it is FUN.