Gi snapping tips for punches kicks and blocks

[Alan Armstrong]

Gi snapping is an art in itself.

Not all martial artists develop this skill, adding a snap to punches, kicks and blocks.

Gi snapping techniques in karate is normal practice. for those that have not mastered this yet, what are your suggestions to help those, that haven't developed this unique skill.

[Kusotare]

Gi snapping is an art in itself.

Not all martial artists develop this skill, adding a snap to punches, kicks and blocks.

Gi snapping techniques in karate is normal practice. for those that have not mastered this yet, what are your suggestions to help those, that haven't developed this unique skill.

Try to avoid it!

Gi snapping / popping probably means you are doing the technique poorly.

K.

[Alan Armstrong]

Gi snapping is an art in itself.

Not all martial artists develop this skill, adding a snap to punches, kicks and blocks.

Gi snapping techniques in karate is normal practice. for those that have not mastered this yet, what are your suggestions to help those, that haven't developed this unique skill.

Try to avoid it!

Gi snapping / popping probably means you are doing the technique poorly.

K.

Why is gi snapping wrong?

What is right for one style might be wrong for another.

[Kusotare]

Gi snapping is an art in itself.

Not all martial artists develop this skill, adding a snap to punches, kicks and blocks.

Gi snapping techniques in karate is normal practice. for those that have not mastered this yet, what are your suggestions to help those, that haven't developed this unique skill.

Try to avoid it!

Gi snapping / popping probably means you are doing the technique poorly.

K.

Why is gi snapping wrong?

What is right for one style might be wrong for another.

In some cases - and usually when performed by karate-ka that are very good at what they do - it is OK.

But, to tailor a technique in order to make your gi snap, is likely to send you down the route of incorrect movement, particularly if you are still learning the fundamentals.

For example; a fairly ubiquitous technique in many karate styles is a front stepping lunge punch (Oizuki / Junzuki). By definition, a 'tsuki' is a thrust - like a piston. Do it correctly and there is very little sound, simply because the there is very little of the 'whiplash' effect that your limb / gi material make.

Do it poorly by 'winging' out your elbow will generate the whipping / snap effect. Great if that's what your goal is, but you are doing the technique poorly.

K.

[Alan Armstrong]

There are karate techniques that need to be snapped out, making a GI snap sound emphasis it.

[DWx]

It's simple. Starch the hell out of your sleeve cuffs. Be snapping and popping like crazy.

[Kusotare]

There are karate techniques that need to be snapped out, making a GI snap sound emphasis it.

I wouldn't have that as a goal if I were you.

But hey!! To each their own.

[Alan Armstrong]

There are karate techniques that need to be snapped out, making a GI snap sound emphasis it.

I wouldn't have that as a goal if I were you.

But hey!! To each their own.

GI snapping isn't my goal, but hey if that's the way you comprehend it, that's your prerogative.

[JR 137]

Funny thing happened along my martial arts path...

My first sensei would tell newbies and kids/teens to try to make their gis snap.

My current CI tells the same population to stop trying to make their gis snap, and just use proper form.

Horses for courses.

My gi snaps. I don't do anything to make it do so. I think I'm doing something right, regardless of the snapping, because a lot of people have told me I hit pretty hard. Not that I'm trying to hit anyone as hard as I can.

Some people love the snappy gis. I genuinely don't care if it snaps or not.

[singularity6]

My heavy weight gi snaps all the time. Even when it's folded up on the closet shelf. It's a beast.