Karate · Punching · Kicking · Warm-up

Kihon in lines

Basic punches, blocks and kicks up and down the mat in lines on a count.

S1S2S3
Start / 5
Time
10 min
Players
1–30
Age
U5+
Area
Mat

Setup

  1. Students in lines across one end of the mat.

How it runs

  1. Step and punch down the mat, turn, step and block back.
  2. Then front kick down, roundhouse back.
  3. Three lengths of each at increasing speed.

Coaching points

  • Hips drive the punch; snap the hand back.
  • Stance lands before the technique finishes.
  • Kiai on the last count.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning forward with the punch.
  • Short stances when moving fast.

Say it: “Stance, hips, snap.”

Make it harder

  • Combine punch and kick on one step.
  • Instructor counts faster.

Make it easier

  • Standing, no stepping.
  • Slow count.

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.