A number of karate techniques are used to deliver strikes to the human body. These techniques are delivered from a number of
stances. The karateka uses a number of
blocks
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to protect themselves against these strikes.
Vital points
Arm techniques
Foot techniques
Foot movements
Stances
Blocking techniques
pages 129-136 of Higaonna 'Fundamental Techniques'
See also
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List of shotokan techniques
This is a list of techniques practiced in the Shotokan style of karate.
Stances (Tachi Kata)
# Heisoku Dachi: formal attention stance
# Musubi Dachi: informal attention stance, both heels touching and feet at 45° angle
# Heiko Dachi: parallel ...
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List of Shito-ryu techniques
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References
Literature
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External links
Karate in the Okinawa Prefecture* {{curlie, Sports/Martial_Arts/Karate/, Karate