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Guard Position

Kamae

Ready posture used to prepare for attack, defence or movement.

MovementMovementsBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the hands active and aligned with the body.
  2. Stay relaxed enough to move quickly.
  3. Use the eyes, stance and guard together.
  4. Avoid holding the arms too low or too far from the body.

Coaching points

  • Keep the hands active and aligned with the body.
  • Stay relaxed enough to move quickly.
  • Use the eyes, stance and guard together.
  • Avoid holding the arms too low or too far from the body.
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