[Week of May 4, 2020] Kinder Karate

May 4, 2020by pendokarate

 

  • Stretch/Warm Up (10 seconds in each position)
    • See stretch video 
  • Kata Number 1
    • Kinder students only need to know up to the three front punches going up the middle (8 moves total)
    • Practice this kata two times
  • Stationary Moves (ten each side)
    • Front Punches
      • Start in Horse Stance (legs wider than shoulders, knees slightly bent, back straight)
      • Make proper fists (fingers together, roll them twice, thumb goes along the bottom of the fist, not inside the fist)
      • Hold out one fist straight in front of you for front punches
      • Alternate hands, punching straight ahead
    • Front Kicks
      • Start in a right long stance (right leg back, front knee bent, hands up)
      • Lift up the right knee, kick out foot, place right foot back down in the right long stance
      • Repeat on left side
    • Knee Strikes
      • Start in a right long stance (right leg back, front knee bent, hands up)
      • Lift up the right knee to above belt level, and place right foot back down in the right long stance
      • Repeat on left side
  • Cardio (30 seconds for each exercise)
    • Fast alternating punches using Punching Bag, Pillow, Pad, or any acceptable target in your house.
    • Bear Crawls (crawl on hands and feet)
      • Set up obstacles to crawl around or under
    • Choose your own activity (jump rope, hula hoop, jogging, jumping, push ups, etc.)

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