TURNING WITH KARATE CENTER PUNCH

From a center punch position;

a) look over the shoulder of the rear leg.

b) The rear foot steps over 2 shoulder widths (1/2 turn). Complete the pivot, then

c) punch and Ke-I.

(Do not lock out the stance and punch at the same time!!)

TURNING WITH KARATE REVERSE PUNCH

From a reverse punch position,

a) look over the shoulder of the rear leg. The rear foot steps over 2 shoulder widths (1/2 turn).

b) Complete the pivot, punch and Ke-l simultaneously.

TURNING WITH KARATE SIDE PUNCH

a) From a right side punch position with the right leg forward, look over the left shoulder. [At this point, the left foot is considered the front foot].

b) The left foot pulls back to the right foot in a cat stance position, and the right arm extends in front of the solar plexus.

c) The left leg steps out into a straddle leg stance, and the left arm extends into a side punch as the right hand pulls back to the hip. (Step, Ke-I, and punch simultaneously).

TURNING WITH KARATE BOTTOM FIST

a) From a right bottom fist position with the right leg forward, the right arm is extended.

b) Look to the left over the left shoulder. Fold for the left leg,

c) restrike (with the left fist) and Ke-I.