Backhand Strike Technique ...Use Your Core!

Hi! Akiko Yoshii-Johnson here for my video blog! Today, I am going to teach you how to do backhand strike (my favorite striking technique) called Uraken Uchi in Japanese for Karate. I see beginners doing in wrong ways that might cause injuries so watch me and follow and practice! 1. Don't flex your wrist when you strike. 2. Don't use elbow or chest for speed and power. 3. Use core for strength, power, speed, and shock! 4. The elbow in the other arm should be by side of your body. Don't flare out. 5. The arm is one unit and core brings out the strike and brings back. (You'll see what I mean in the video) The core movement makes more power, speed, and impact. So practice over and over and you will strike like a black belt! Thanks for watching! Please connect with me on fan page: http://www.facebook.com/tbcoachakiko Please click "Like" so I can keep you posted! Matane! (See you next time!)