kumite

[al.karate]

i have a question:when your fighting where is the easiest place to hit your oppoment to win the point. i have a friend in my class tht allways beats me but i never actully know where to hit him.

[ps1]

Your best bet is to work combinations of techniques to a multitude of targets. This will keep the opponent guessing at where you are trying to hit.

Most importantly is your footwork. Be sure you are not standing right in front of your opponent. Work on circling away from his/ her power hand (the one in back). Attack smoothly with strong spirit and do not even think about being hit or hitting your opponent. Think only of good technique.

[cathal]

I agree, go for combinations. Start off with simple ones, like sanbon-zuki. It's one shot to the head, and two to the solar plexus. Then work in two more punches after that, both for the head, or one for the head and one to the solar plexua again.

[al.karate]

Your best bet is to work combinations of techniques to a multitude of targets. This will keep the opponent guessing at where you are trying to hit.

Most importantly is your footwork. Be sure you are not standing right in front of your opponent. Work on circling away from his/ her power hand (the one in back). Attack smoothly with strong spirit and do not even think about being hit or hitting your opponent. Think only of good technique.

THanks for the advice!!!!

[al.karate]

I agree, go for combinations. Start off with simple ones, like sanbon-zuki. It's one shot to the head, and two to the solar plexus. Then work in two more punches after that, both for the head, or one for the head and one to the solar plexua again.

thanks tht advice will come in handy!!!!!!!

[bushido_man96]

Cathal has some good advice. Vary the targets, so that the opponent can't figure out your pattern. Also, analyze the way you throw techniques, to make sure you aren't telegraphing too much.

[eat_my_fudge]

i have a question:when your fighting where is the easiest place to hit your oppoment to win the point. i have a friend in my class tht allways beats me but i never actully know where to hit him.

block punches so thier arm goes across the face then aim a kick for the ribs

[Killer Miller]

In Shotokan we work on three basic principles - Sen (Before oponent's attack), Sen-no-sen (As oponent attacks), Sen-go-no-sen (After oponent attacks). The technique used is not important bacauase there are too many that you can use. What is critical is to learn Breathing Timing and the Three concepts above. All the rest will come naturally...

- Killer -

[Jiffy]

I have to disagree about sambon tsuki or similar combinations, for a begginer at least. Think of a simple one or two techniques. As Miller said, it's more about timing (and distance) than the technique used. Wait for the opening (or create it) and then go for a simple one-two. If that doesn't work, break away and try again.

[Zorbasan]

easiest technique to score with would be a good kyakuzuki

creating the opening to hit with it is the hard part.