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thepanjr
03-18-2005, 05:57 PM
My closed hand moves are way stronger then my shutos. I want them to be balanced like equal. Is there any wayb to get my open handed techniques better. Oh ya if u are viewing this. Help me on kias too.Man i dont get the concept of kias.

thepanjr
03-22-2005, 09:37 AM
Is there any info on shutos at least. Shutos are open handedmoves. i found some ways by myself by just practicing and opening and closing my hand.

Adept
03-31-2005, 11:58 AM
There is a whole bunch of different types of open hand strike. Which ones do you want advice on?

A kia is a shout. Shouting helps to tighten and tense your upper body, increasing overall muscle use and making sure your abs are tightened. It's the same reason we exhale sharply when we execute a technique. Some instructors like to have you shout loudly, for whatever reason. I don't shout.

thepanjr
04-08-2005, 07:09 PM
The shuto strike to the neck and the block. Mostly on the block. I dont have much ways. i just practise them or trying breaking something with my hands. I dont want my open hands to get broken when sparring