FINGER STABS

  FINGER STABS

There is limited use for finger stabs; but in certain situation 

which will be defined later, you will learn their special 

application. Finger stabs are very popular in Kung Fu and 

other Chinese styles of karate. The hand is somewhat cupped, 

fingers are extended, held close together, very firmly. The 

striking point is the tips of the fingers. For Jukado Belt 

degrees, you must know how to use all the hand blows. For 

practical self-defense you will find that some hand blows seem 

more comfortable to you than others; you should stress those 

in your development of a style most suited to you- the 

individual.

EXTENDED KNUCKLE BLOW

EXTENDED KNUCKLE BLOW

This method of striking has the advantage of being an 

unconventional technique, which is disconcerting to an assailant, 

yet it is closely enough related to a first blow that many men prefer 

to use it. Women do not ordinarily feel comfortable using this type 

of blow. Make a fist and extend the center knuckle so that it is 

obviously forward. The hand can be held horizontal or vertical for 

this blow. Do not practice hitting in this fashion against a hard 

surface. For modern use with unconditioned hands, this is a blow 

which should be directed only into soft body areas.

HAND POSITION FOR STRIKING

  HAND POSITION FOR STRIKING

                  Before you learn how to make the actual hand blows, 

you must be familiar with the exact part of the hand that is used 

for the various methods of striking. This is essential if you are to 

apply the hand blows correctly.

Edge of the hand

The edge of the hand blow is the single most useful and versatile 

hand striking technique. It can be made in many directions and 

from many positions. You should carefully determine the proper 

striking area of the hand which will give you the greatest 

efficiency without any danger of hurting or injuring your hand. 

It is not at all necessary to “condition” (harden or callus) your 

hand to use this blow. Before karate was a popular word, this 

blow was commonly referred to as the “Judo Chop”. It is used in 

many methods and systems of karate…………………

THOUGHTFUL GUARD

THOUGHTFUL GUARD

The advantage of this on-guard position is that it is signals the idea 

of thinking rather than the image of anger or fear. This natural and 

calm manner does not precipitate a fight, but you are ready to fight 

if necessary. Your hands held in this position are where you need 

them if physical action is necessary. Do not keep your hands in 

your pockets to give the appearance of nonchalance-you are much 

too vulnerable.

     At the first sign of aggressive movement, your hands are in 

action. Kicking and additional hand blows must quickly follow the 

first action, if needed. To use this you have to be first, your first 

movement will support you to do this perfect.

What is ON GUARD STANCES?

 What is ON GUARD STANCES?

Preparation to defend requires that you be in good balance and 

that your hands and feet are in position to deliver blows 

quickly and easily. The on-guard stances shown here give you 

all the necessary values of fighting stances without showing 

belligerence. Needless to say, if your adversary has already 

started an attack or you judge that it is impossible to avoid a 

fight, you do not have to delay your defense by going into any 

kind of a stance.

Feet are in semi T-position, weight is on the rear foot to allow 

lead foot to kick, if necessary; hands are held clasped at about 

waist height with the fingers of the right hand pulling back 

against the left hand, creating a spring tension.

WHAT IS FIGHTING STANCES?

WHAT IS FIGHTING STANCES?

The classic fighting stance of karate is primarily useful for contest 

and for free-style practice; as self-defense tactics they are often 

neither practical nor possible. When you assume a karate fighting 

stance, you announce your intention of fighting you less the 

chance of trying to avoid a street fight. The fighting stance imply 

belligerence and make you seem the aggressor even when you are 

in a situation which you have not created and even though you 

may prefer not to fight. It is psychological disadvantage to take on 

the role of the aggressor. Because you may not always have the 

time or opportunity to assume a fighting stance, practical and 

useful self-defense training must be based on the assumption that 

you can effectively defend from a natural stance from a seated 

position, or even from the ground.

What is T-Position?

What is T-Position?

The Strongest balance of which we are capable is the T-stance. 

The name derives from the relative position of the feet. In the 

photo, it is the right foot, which is forward; if that foot were 

drawn back to touch the left foot, the two feet would form a 

“T”. Feet are about shoulder width apart; the forward foot 

points in front of you; the rear foot is held at a 90 deg angle to 

the forward foot. Your body will naturally shift to about 45 deg 

from front, but your head is turned directly to the front. In this 

you are least vulnerable to being pushed, pulled, or knocked 

down; your body offers less target than when you face full 

front; you can shift your weight easily in all directions.