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Okay I'm not sure if this has been covered before or not if so I'm sorry. Well Ive just been thinking the reason behind the reverse punch coming to the hip? I understand the whole body,, weight rotation thing Im just curious as why it goes to hip and not to a higher guard position? Its very similar to power combos in boxing just its to the hip instead of chin just wondering why? Thanks

Thanks for replies. Yeah I'll just keep practicing. Haven't started my first kata yet but we have been doing applications of katas of higher belts heaps of fun. I have actually had a lot of trouble with changing stances and foot work and even just holding my hands up. Lol. Though we did ground work and I did very well so I'm not a total goose. Lol haha.

I'm glad I found this as I felt terribly stupid after my first few classes after forget heaps of it but hey I love it and it's more intricate to do wrist locks etc then my usual boxing combos. A boxer trying karate. Btw knowing other styles has only made learning some stuff harder I think ie stances. I will start in karate fighting stance do some moves look down and I'm in a boxing stance lol. Least I'm not alone in this.

Thanks all.

G'day Just stubbled on this site and as i started karate (goju ryu) last week thought I would join to chat to like minded people. I have studied many styles dabbled really i studied wing chun for 3.5 yrs with bjj. I also have studied boxing for 2yrs and muay thai a year. But hadnt found what i was looking for martially speaking. Then I just thought id try the goju school down the road. Very happy. Also the wife and I have always wanted to travel to Okinowa and plan to in 2 years so that also twisted my arm. Hope to chat soon.