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What does "light" strike mean in Kyokushin?

"Light" doesn't necessarily mean weak.

We just need to use the right movement and allow the hand or leg to move naturally.

The goal is to create an effective strike without trying too hard.

In this drill, the students practice finding that relaxed, efficient movement while still making their strikes effective.

Less effort. Better movement. Still an effective strike.

That’t just a few moments from our Kyokushin Karate class in Barrie.

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Most 14-year-olds spend their nights glued to a screen.
Thomas spends his putting in six days a week on the floor between Kyokushin Karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
He started with us at seven years old. Seven years later, the work shows. That kind of training gives a kid real, quiet confidence—the kind they take into school and everyday life without ever needing to act tough.
If you want to get your teenager off the couch and around good people who work hard, come try a free trial class with us. You can also grab our Fall Promotion while it’s running.
Hit the link in our bio to book a spot, or send us a message.

Basic Kyokushin Karate Sparring Combos: Learn Them — Then Change Them!

Different punches. Different kicks. Different ways to build on the same combination.

That's what makes Kumite so interesting: you can start with the same basic idea and adapt it in many different ways.

Learn the basics, then experiment and find what works for you!

🥋 Want to try it? Join us for a FREE trial class in Barrie, ON!

Check our website (link in bio) for our Fall Special.

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🥋 Practicing Seipai Kata

If you’re learning this kata too, here are the first 10 steps of Kyokushin Seipai for a quick reference.

1. Right Mae Kiba Dachi → Chudan Haishu Uke
2. Left Zenkutsu Dachi → Chudan Oi Tsuki
3. Right Mae Kiba Dachi → Jodan Hiji Ate
4. Right Yoko Geri → 180° turn → Haito Uchi Uke + Shuto Gedan Barai
5. Left Yoko Geri → Haito Uchi Uke + Shuto Gedan Barai
6. Left Zenkutsu Dachi → Shuto Ganmen Uchi
7. Left Tobi Mae Geri → Jodan Hiji Ate → KIAI
8. Right Zenkutsu Dachi → Morote Seiken Uchi Uke
9. Right Sanchin Dachi → Chudan Jun Tsuki
10. Left Neko Ashi Dachi → Uraken Oroshi Ganmen Uchi

We’re still learning and working on it — follow along and see our progress! 😉

Interested in training with us? Our Fall Promotion is now on! Check it out on our website (the link in our bio).

📍 Barrie Dojo

🥋 3 Drills to Train Reaction and Punching from the Hips

Really fun drills that help you react quickly while maintaining proper hip movement and punching technique.

Drill 1: React to a visual cue while continuously loading the hips and punching from the loaded position. Patience is the key here! :)

Drill 2: The cue comes from behind. Students react to a shoulder tap without seeing which side is coming, while continuing to work on hip movement.

Drill 3: Now the partner gives random cues, including double taps, and the student has to quickly react with their own choice of punches.

From working on the movement, to reacting without seeing the cue, to making decisions and creating combinations.

🥋 You are always welcome to join us for a FREE trial class in Barrie, ON

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Kyokushin has a reputation for being intense, but our dojo is actually one of the most welcoming rooms you'll step into.

​Look around the floor in this clip. Advanced belts and brand-new students work together, trade tips, and help each other get through the rounds. Nobody has an attitude, and nobody is trying to prove anything. Everyone is just focused on getting a solid workout and learning real technique at their own pace.

​If you’ve been curious about martial arts but worried you’d walk into an intimidating gym culture, come see how we do things.

​Try a free trial class at our Mississauga location. No pressure, no awkward sales pitch, and no contracts.

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