Fold the fingers in, little finger first

Press the folded fingers tightly against palm

Fold in the thumb while tightening the knuckles

Effective Punching
Punches should always impact exactly at right angles to the target. The wrist should remain straight; otherwise the punch will not only be effective, but the wrist damaged, too!
To avoid injuries during sparring, use the heel of the hand.
The heel of the hand does not mean the palm. Connect from the wrist itself.

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Kaicho will visit the Danish Dai Ki Haku Honbu Dojo (Shihan Kurt Orum 9th Dan) in Viborg, Denmark in November 2008

Kaicho returned from a teaching tour of Thailand & Singapore in August/September 2008

The World Kumite Championships was held in Pattaya, Thailand in August 2008. This event showcased the true spirit of the Martial Arts and had top fighters from all around the World.  Kaicho was elected to the Executive Committee of Grand Masters.

Sabaki Challenge took place on August 23 in Cape Town - read more ...

The European Summer Camp took place in Belgium on May 23- 25. read more ...