Shukokai Karate Combinations

Within the Shukokai Karate Association syllabus, there are 10 basic technique combinations that students must learn and demonstrate as part of their gradings. Early gradings require only a few of these combinations, while higher-level gradings demand proficiency in all ten.

Combination Number 1

Step forward, right-hand face punch followed by a left-hand thrust.

Combination Number 2

Project forward, right-hand stomach punch followed by a left-hand thrust.

Combination Number 3

Project forward and change hands, left-hand face punch followed by a right-hand thrust.

Combination Number 4

Right leg front snap kick and land forwards, right-hand face punch followed by a left-hand thrust.

Combination Number 5

Right-hand stomach punch followed by a left-hand thrust, step with the right leg and perform a left leg front snap kick then after landing, right-hand face punch followed by a left-hand thrust.

Combination Number 6

Step back, right-hand knife hand block, left-hand stomach punch followed by a right-hand thrust.

Combination Number 7

Project forward, left hand low block, right-hand stomach punch followed by a left-hand thrust.

Combination Number 8

Right-hand palm heel strike, left-hand stomach punch followed by a right-hand thrust (all movements are carried out as you are stepping forward).

Combination Number 9

Right foot sweep and land forwards, right-hand face punch followed by a left-hand thrust.

Combination Number 10

Right leg round kick and land forwards, left-hand stomach punch followed by a right-hand thrust.