Not the old approach to teaching Karate
We started Cova Karate with one aim, to effectively teach Okinawan Based Karate using modern teaching approaches. Since the early 1970s, it has taught Karate using what we call a Teacher-Centric model. The entire classes listen to the teacher, while following the teachers led. In Karate, this teacher-centric approach is easily applied to teaching KataRead…
Picking a martial art school
Picking a martial art school isn’t like picking a restaurant to have a meal at. You have a long-term goal and need to find the right school.
Kata for developing instinctive self defense
Add Your Heading Text Here Conceptual-based karate (marital arts) training. It is a training method that focuses on the principles and concepts of karate rather than just the techniques. It emphasizes understanding the underlying principles and concepts of karate and applying them to different situations. Read More .. Summary of: Developing self-defense responses through KataRead…
Fun Facts about Karate
Fun facts about Karate Origins of Okinawan fighting arts This fun fact guide about Karate is only a high level overview of the actual history of the art. There are many great books and online resources available. Karate wasn’t always known as “Karate”, it was originally referred to as Tode, which meant Chinesse Hand. InRead…
Foot Work 1 ( Round the Clock)
This drill is called Around the clock, as you move in a circular pattern, like a clock repeatingForward Stance, Horse Stance, Cat Stance
Transitioning in Stances
Tutorial: Transitioning in Stances One of the more daunting aspects in karate training is the correct movement of the feet. Improper movement of the feet will result in “stances” that are not optimal. Either the balance will be off, the center of gravity will be in the wrong position, weight distribution will be misaligned. ThisRead…
Fukyu Kata
Fukyu Kata Fukyu Kata is a Kihon training for basic movements. It focuses on 2 stances the Zen KutSu Dachi ( Forward Stance) and the hangtsu Dachi.Zen Kutsu Dachi while transitioning from one foot to the other be sure to use a crescent step (In towards the non-moving foot and out again) when moving toRead…
