Basics - "Kihon"

Basics, or "Kihon" in Japanese are derived from individual moves of from training or "Katas" in Japanese.  These comprise of punching, kicking, blocking, and stances.  In "Kihon" training individual moves are further broken down - identifying key body parts, center-of-gravity, focus points and so forth.  Individual moves are then drilled in order to perfect each move to achieve maximum speed and power.;